box

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.

2. 2

   Senses relating to a two-dimensional object or space

   • Place a tick in the box.
   • This text would stand out better if we put it in a coloured box.
3. 3

   A rectangular object in any number of dimensions.

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   1. 4

      To place inside a box

      To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.

      • Scrapbooks that have enduring value in their original form should be individually boxed in custom-fitted boxes.
      • "I best get busy and box up these bones," she said, suddenly anxious to get moving. […] As she started to step around the grave washed out by last night's rainstorm, the sun caught on something caught in the mud.
   2. 5

      Usually followed by in

      Usually followed by in: to surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement; to corner, to hem in.

      • A large majority of children seem to delight in emotionally boxing in their parents—setting the double-bind trap by giving the parent two choices but determining ahead of time that neither choice will be sufficient for their satisfaction.
   3. 6

      To mix two containers of paint of similar colour to ensure that the color is identical.

   4. 7

      To make an incision or hole in (a tree) for the purpose of procuring the sap.

      • The early settlers either boxed the tree or cut large slanting gashes, from the lower end of which a rudely fashioned spout conducted the sap to a bucket. This method was very destructive to the tree, and boring was substituted for it.
   5. 8

      To enclose with boarding, lathing, etc., so as to conceal (for example, pipes) or to…

      To enclose with boarding, lathing, etc., so as to conceal (for example, pipes) or to bring to a required form.

      • As early as the 1850s, prisons were being made "safer" by boxing in water pipes and enclosing galleries with netting to prevent jumping.
   6. 9

      To furnish (for example, the axle of a wheel) with a box.

   7. 10

      To enclose (images, text, etc.) in a box.

   8. 11

      To place a value of a primitive type into a casing object.

   9. 12

      To enter the pit.

      • “Okay Lewis, so box this lap, box, box”
   10. 13

       Any of various evergreen shrubs or trees of genus Buxus, especially common box, European…

       Any of various evergreen shrubs or trees of genus Buxus, especially common box, European box, or boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) which is often used for making hedges and topiary.

       • And no maruell. For, the leaues of Boxe be deletorious, poiſonous, deadlie, and to the bodie of man very noiſome, dangerous and peſtilent[…]
   11. 14

       The wood from a box tree

       The wood from a box tree: boxwood.

       • Nevertheless, the application of woods other than box for purposes for which that wood is now used would tend to lessen the demand for box, and thus might have an effect in lowering its price.
   12. 15

       A musical instrument, especially one made from boxwood.

       • Evenin’, folks. Thought y’all might lak uh lil music this evenin’ so Ah brought long mah box.
   13. 16

       An evergreen tree of the genus Lophostemon (for example, box scrub, Brisbane box, brush…

       An evergreen tree of the genus Lophostemon (for example, box scrub, Brisbane box, brush box, pink box, or Queensland box, Lophostemon confertus).

   14. 17

       Various species of Eucalyptus trees are popularly called various kinds of boxes, on the…

       Various species of Eucalyptus trees are popularly called various kinds of boxes, on the basis of the nature of their wood, bark, or appearance for example, drooping box (Eucalyptus bicolor), shiny-leaved box (Eucalyptus tereticornis), black box, or ironbark box trees.

       • The name "Black Box" seems to be most generally in use for this species, Eucalyptus boormani; the even better name of "Ironbark Box" (which certainly indicates its affinities) is nearly as frequently in use.
   15. 18

       A blow with the fist.

       • That he hath a neighbourly charitie in him, for he borrowed a boxe of the eare of the Engliſhman, and ſwore he would pay him againe when hee was able : I thinke the Frenchman became his ſuretie, and ſeald vnder for another.
       • And then he whispered something to the girl which made her laugh, and give him a good-humoured box on the ear.
       • "Now, you are a nice young fellow, ain't you?" said Sowerberry, giving Oliver a shake and a box on the ear.
   16. 19

       To strike with the fists

       To strike with the fists; to punch.

       • to box someone’s ears
       • Leave this place before I box you!
       • Mrs. Reed soon rallied her spirits: she shook me most soundly, she boxed both my ears, and then left me without a word.
   17. 20

       To fight against (a person) in a boxing match.

   18. 21

       To participate in boxing

       To participate in boxing; to be a boxer.

   19. 22

       A Mediterranean food fish of the genus Boops, which is a variety of sea bream

       A Mediterranean food fish of the genus Boops, which is a variety of sea bream; a bogue or oxeye.

       • BOX. Box (Boops), […] In both jaws a single anterior series of broad incisors, notched at the cutting margin; no molars.
       • The Bogue. […] Box or Boops. Generic Character.—Body elongated, rounded, the dorsal and ventral profiles alike, and the general aspect peculiarly trim.
       • BOGUE. BOX. OXEYE. […] In some parts of the European side of the Mediterranean the Bogue is a common fish, and where it frequents it is in great abundance.
   20. 23

       A surname.

   21. 24

       A village in Minchinhampton parish, south of Stroud, Gloucestershire, England (OS grid…

       A village in Minchinhampton parish, south of Stroud, Gloucestershire, England (OS grid ref SO8600).

   22. 25

       A village and civil parish near Corsham, Wiltshire, England (OS grid ref ST8268).

The neighborhood

• antonymunboxantonym(s) of “place inside a box”
• antonymuncaseantonym(s) of “place inside a box”
• antonymunpackantonym(s) of “place inside a box”
• neighbortofu
• neighborbox aboutTerms related to box (verb, etymology 1)
• neighborbox inTerms related to box (verb, etymology 1)
• neighborBoxing DayTerms related to box (verb, etymology 1)
• neighborbox offTerms related to box (verb, etymology 1)
• neighborbox outTerms related to box (verb, etymology 1)
• neighborbox the compassTerms related to box (verb, etymology 1)
• neighborbox upTerms related to box (verb, etymology 1)