box

A1
Pronunciation
/bɒks/
/bɑks/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.

2 Definition

Senses relating to a two-dimensional object or space

3 Definition

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

4 Definition

The wood from a box tree: boxwood.

5 Definition

A musical instrument, especially one made from boxwood.

6 Definition

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

7 Definition

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, the drooping (Eucalyptus bicolor), shiny-leaved (Eucalyptus tereticornis), black, or ironbark box trees.

8 Definition

A blow with the fist.

9 Definition

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

Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

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

3 Definition

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

4 Definition

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

5 Definition

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

6 Definition

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

7 Definition

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

8 Definition

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

9 Definition

To strike with the fists; to punch.

Example Sentences
  • Leave this place before I box you!
10 Definition

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

11 Definition

To participate in boxing; to be a boxer.