BOX

(noun) a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
"I gave him a good box on the ear"
(noun) a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
"he rummaged through a box of spare parts"
(noun) separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
"the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold"
(noun) private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
"the royal box was empty"
synonyms : loge
(noun) the driver's seat on a coach
"an armed guard sat in the box with the driver"
synonyms : box seat
(noun) 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"
(noun) evergreen shrubs or small trees
synonyms : boxwood
(noun) the quantity contained in a box
"he gave her a box of chocolates"
synonyms : boxful
(noun) a rectangular drawing
"the flowchart contained many boxes"
(noun) a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
"his lying got him into a tight corner"
synonyms : corner
(verb) engage in a boxing match
(verb) hit with the fist
"I'll box your ears!"
(verb) put into a box
"box the gift, please"
synonyms : package

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