box
boks
- n a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
he rummaged through a box of spare parts - n private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
the royal box was empty - n the quantity contained in a box
he gave her a box of chocolates - n a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
- n a rectangular drawing
the flowchart contained many boxes - n evergreen shrubs or small trees
- n 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 - n the driver's seat on a coach
an armed guard sat in the box with the driver - n separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold - n a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
I gave him a good box on the ear - v put into a box
box the gift, please - v hit with the fist
I'll box your ears! - v engage in a boxing match
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- Getting up from the dinner table one evening last week, a family in suburban Toronto could break out the Remy Martin, drop three fifty-cent pieces into a coin box and watch Menotti .
- The Orange Box Company: Electronic Arts Platform: Xbox 360, PC, PS3 ESRB Rating: Mature $49.