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noun(box)private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
Synonyms: loge,
Examples:
The royal box was empty.
box
noun(box)the driver's seat on a coach
Synonyms: box seat,
Examples:
An armed guard sat in the box with the driver.
box
noun(box)the quantity contained in a box
Synonyms: boxful,
Examples:
He gave her a box of chocolates.
box
noun(box)a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
Examples:
I gave him a good box on the ear.
box
noun(box)any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
Examples:
The umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box.
box
noun(box)a rectangular drawing
Examples:
The flowchart contained many boxes.
box
noun(box)a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
Examples:
He rummaged through a box of spare parts.
box
verb(box)engage in a boxing match
box
verb(box)hit with the fist
Examples:
I'll box your ears!.
box
noun(box)separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
Examples:
The sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold.