"boxes" in the noun sense

1. box

a (usually rectangular) container may have a lid

"he rummaged through a box of spare parts"

2. box, loge

private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance

"the royal box was empty"

3. box, boxful

the quantity contained in a box

"he gave her a box of chocolates"

4. corner, box

a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

"his lying got him into a tight corner"

5. box

a rectangular drawing

"the flowchart contained many boxes"

6. box, boxwood

evergreen shrubs or small trees

7. box

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"

8. box, box seat

the driver's seat on a coach

"an armed guard sat in the box with the driver"

9. box

separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people

"the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold"

10. box

a blow with the hand (usually on the ear

"I gave him a good box on the ear"

"boxes" in the verb sense

1. box, package

put into a box

"box the gift, please"

2. box

hit with the fist

"I'll box your ears!"

3. box

engage in a boxing match

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