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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Cuff :: Cuff (v. i.) To fight; to scuffle; to box.
Drudging Box :: Drudging box () See Dredging box.
Launder :: Launder (n.) A trough used by miners to receive the powdered ore from the box where it is beaten, or for carrying water to the stamps, or other apparatus, for comminuting, or sorting, the ore..
Sink :: Sink (n.) A shallow box or vessel of wood, stone, iron, or other material, connected with a drain, and used for receiving filthy water, etc., as in a kitchen..
Seedbox :: Seedbox (n.) A plant (Ludwigia alternifolia) which has somewhat cubical or box-shaped capsules.
Mull :: Mull (n.) A snuffbox made of the small end of a horn.
Vasculum :: Vasculum (n.) A tin box, commonly cylindrical or flattened, used in collecting plants..
Squarely :: Square (v. i.) To take a boxing attitude; -- often with up, sometimes with off..
Saucebox :: Saucebox (n.) A saucy, impudent person; especially, a pert child..
Dudgeon :: Dudgeon (n.) The root of the box tree, of which hafts for daggers were made..
Counter :: Counter (v. i.) To return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing..
Crib :: Crib (n.) A box or bin, or similar wooden structure, for storing grain, salt, etc.; as, a crib for corn or oats..
Boxing :: Boxing (n.) The act of fighting with the fist; a combat with the fist; sparring.
Midfeather :: Midfeather (n.) A vertical water space in a fire box or combustion chamber.
Boxer :: Boxer (n.) One who packs boxes.
Camel :: Camel (n.) A water-tight structure (as a large box or boxes) used to assist a vessel in passing over a shoal or bar or in navigating shallow water. By admitting water, the camel or camels may be sunk and attached beneath or at the sides of a vessel, and when the water is pumped out the vessel is lifted..
Frame :: Frame (n.) A molding box or flask, which being filled with sand serves as a mold for castings..
Pyx :: Pyx (n.) A box used in the British mint as a place of deposit for certain sample coins taken for a trial of the weight and fineness of metal before it is sent from the mint.
Canister :: Canister (n.) A small box or case for holding tea, coffee, etc..
Close-stool :: Close-stool (n.) A utensil to hold a chamber vessel, for the use of the sick and infirm. It is usually in the form of a box, with a seat and tight cover..
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