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(n) a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid; "he rummaged through a box of spare parts"
(n) private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance; "the royal box was empty"
(n) the quantity contained in a box; "he gave her a box of chocolates"
(n) a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible; "his lying got him into a tight corner"
(n) a rectangular drawing; "the flowchart contained many boxes"
(n) evergreen shrubs or small trees
(n) 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"
(n) the driver''s seat on a coach; "an armed guard sat in the box with the driver"
(n) separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people; "the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold"
(n) a blow with the hand (usually on the ear); "I gave him a good box on the ear"
(v) put into a box; "box the gift, please"
(v) hit with the fist; "I''ll box your ears!"
(v) engage in a boxing match

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