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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Case :: Case (n.) A box, sheath, or covering; as, a case for holding goods; a case for spectacles; the case of a watch; the case (capsule) of a cartridge; a case (cover) for a book..
Raree-show :: Raree-show (n.) A show carried about in a box; a peep show.
Coom :: Coom (n.) Soot; coal dust; refuse matter, as the dirty grease which comes from axle boxes, or the refuse at the mouth of an oven..
Stowage :: Stow (v. t.) To arrange anything compactly in; to fill, by packing closely; as, to stow a box, car, or the hold of a ship..
Bruiser :: Bruiser (n.) A boxer; a pugilist.
Midfeather :: Midfeather (n.) A vertical water space in a fire box or combustion chamber.
Boist :: Boist (n.) A box.
Boxer :: Boxer (n.) One who packs boxes.
Round :: Round (n.) The time during which prize fighters or boxers are in actual contest without an intermission, as prescribed by their rules; a bout..
Flosh :: Flosh (n.) A hopper-shaped box or /nortar in which ore is placed for the action of the stamps.
Rattlebox :: Rattlebox (n.) Any species of Crotalaria, a genus of yellow-flowered herbs, with inflated, many-seeded pods..
Leucosoid :: Leucosoid (a.) Like or pertaining to the Leucosoidea, a tribe of marine crabs including the box crab or Calappa..
Box :: Box (v. i.) To fight with the fist; to combat with, or as with, the hand or fist; to spar..
Rattlebox :: Rattlebox (n.) A toy that makes a rattling sound; a rattle.
Caddy :: Caddy (n.) A small box, can, or chest to keep tea in..
Hopper :: Hopper (n.) A chute, box, or receptacle, usually funnel-shaped with an opening at the lower part, for delivering or feeding any material, as to a machine; as, the wooden box with its trough through which grain passes into a mill by joining or shaking, or a funnel through which fuel passes into a furnace, or coal, etc., into a car..
Set-to :: Set-to (n.) A contest in boxing, in an argument, or the like..
Box :: Box (n.) A small country house.
Spar :: Spar (n.) A movement of offense or defense in boxing.
Fisticuff :: Fisticuff (n.) a fight with the fists; boxing.
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