Definitions
noun
private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
“the royal box was empty”
noun
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
“he rummaged through a box of spare parts”
verb
engage in a boxing match
verb
hit with the fist
“I'll box your ears!”
noun
separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
“the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold”
noun
a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
“I gave him a good box on the ear”
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”
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