Synonyms: box
Definition: a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
Usage: I gave him a good box on the ear
Synonyms: box
Definition: a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
Usage: he rummaged through a box of spare parts
Similar words: container
Definition: any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
Synonyms: box
Definition: separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
Usage: the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold
Similar words: compartment
Definition: a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area
Definition: private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
Usage: the royal box was empty
Similar words: compartment
Definition: a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area
Definition: the driver's seat on a coach
Usage: an armed guard sat in the box with the driver
Similar words: seat
Definition: furniture that is designed for sitting on
Usage: there were not enough seats for all the guests
Synonyms: box
Definition: any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
Usage: the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box
Similar words: area
Definition: a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
Usage: the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants
Definition: evergreen shrubs or small trees
Definition: a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
Definition: the quantity contained in a box
Usage: he gave her a box of chocolates
Similar words: containerful
Definition: the quantity that a container will hold
Synonyms: box
Definition: a rectangular drawing
Usage: the flowchart contained many boxes
Similar words: rectangle
Definition: a parallelogram with four right angles
Definition: a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
Usage: his lying got him into a tight corner
Similar words: plight, predicament, quandary
Definition: a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
Usage: finds himself in a most awkward predicament; the woeful plight of homeless people
Synonyms: box
Definition: engage in a boxing match
Similar words: fight, contend, struggle
Definition: be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Usage: the tribesmen fought each other; Siblings are always fighting; Militant groups are contending for control of the country
Synonyms: box
Definition: hit with the fist
Usage: I'll box your ears!
Similar words: hit
Definition: deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
Usage: He hit her hard in the face
Definition: put into a box
Usage: box the gift, please
Similar words: incase, encase, case
Definition: enclose in, or as if in, a case
Usage: my feet were encased in mud