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1.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
he rummaged through a box of spare parts
2.
private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
the royal box was empty
3.
the quantity contained in a box
he gave her a box of chocolates
4.
a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
5.
a rectangular drawing
the flowchart contained many boxes
6.
evergreen shrubs or small trees
7.
any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box
8.
the driver's seat on a coach
an armed guard sat in the box with the driver
9.
separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold
10.
a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
I gave him a good box on the ear
'box' - used as a verb
11.
put into a box
box the gift, please
12.
hit with the fist
I'll box your ears!
13.
engage in a boxing match
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1. Box / Plural
boxes
2. Box / Past
boxed
3. Box / Third Person
boxes
4. Box / Present Participle
boxing
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