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a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
e.g. I gave him a good box on the ear
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a (usually rectangular) container
may have a lid
e.g. he rummaged through a box of spare parts
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separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
e.g. the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold
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private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
e.g. the royal box was empty
Synonym: loge
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the driver's seat on a coach
e.g. an armed guard sat in the box with the driver
Synonym: box seat
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any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
e.g. the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box
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evergreen shrubs or small trees
Synonym: boxwood
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the quantity contained in a box
e.g. he gave her a box of chocolates
Synonym: boxful
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a rectangular drawing
e.g. the flowchart contained many boxes
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a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
e.g. his lying got him into a tight corner
Synonym: corner