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  • Definition
    • box :a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
      • he rummaged through a box of spare parts

    • box :put into a box
      • box the gift, please

    • box :private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
      • the royal box was empty

    • box :hit with the fist
      • I'll box your ears!

    • box :the quantity contained in a box
      • he gave her a box of chocolates

    • box :a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
      • his lying got him into a tight corner

    • box :a rectangular drawing
      • the flowchart contained many boxes

    • 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

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