Definition of box

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Box (n.) A tree or shrub, flourishing in different parts of the world. The common box (Buxus sempervirens) has two varieties, one of which, the dwarf box (B. suffruticosa), is much used for borders in gardens. The wood of the tree varieties, being very hard and smooth, is extensively used in the arts, as by turners, engravers, mathematical instrument makers, etc..

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Body :: Body (n.) The bed or box of a vehicle, on or in which the load is placed; as, a wagon body; a cart body..
Plait :: Plait (n.) A flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat; as, a box plait..
Car :: Car (n.) The basket, box, or cage suspended from a balloon to contain passengers, ballast, etc..
Lout :: Lout (v. i.) To bend; to box; to stoop.
Box :: Box (n.) A receptacle or case of any firm material and of various shapes.
Coachbox :: Coachbox () The seat of a coachman.
Cash :: Cash (n.) A place where money is kept, or where it is deposited and paid out; a money box..
Empty :: Empty (superl.) Containing nothing; not holding or having anything within; void of contents or appropriate contents; not filled; -- said of an inclosure, as a box, room, house, etc.; as, an empty chest, room, purse, or pitcher; an empty stomach; empty shackles..
Skippet :: Skippet (n.) A small round box for keeping records.
Collection :: Collection (n.) A gathering of money for charitable or other purposes, as by passing a contribution box for freewill offerings..
Follower :: Follower (n.) A gland. See Illust. of Stuffing box.
Face :: Face (v. t.) To cover with better, or better appearing, material than the mass consists of, for purpose of deception, as the surface of a box of tea, a barrel of sugar, etc..
Caisson :: Caisson (n.) A water-tight box, of timber or iron within which work is carried on in building foundations or structures below the water level..
Case :: Case (v. t.) To strip the skin from; as, to case a box..
Hive :: Hive (n.) A box, basket, or other structure, for the reception and habitation of a swarm of honeybees..
Box :: Box (n.) A chamber or section of tube in which a valve works; the bucket of a lifting pump.
Whereret :: Whereret (v. t.) To box (one) on the ear; to strike or box. (the ear); as, to wherret a child..
Pouncet Box :: Pouncet box () A box with a perforated lid, for sprinkling pounce, or for holding perfumes..
Glove :: Glove (n.) A boxing glove.
Pedestal :: Pedestal (n.) A casting secured to the frame of a truck and forming a jaw for holding a journal box.
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