boxing

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈbɒksɪŋ/
/ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A sport where two opponents punch each other with gloved fists, the object being to score more points by the end of the match or by knockout, or technical knockout.

2 Definition

Material used for making boxes or casing.

3 Definition

Casing.

4 Definition

Automatic conversion of value types to objects by wrapping them within a heap-allocated reference type.

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.