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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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Hatbox :: Hatbox (n.) A box for a hat.

Crate :: Crate (n.) A box or case whose sides are of wooden slats with interspaces, -- used especially for transporting fruit..

Touch-box :: Touch-box (n.) A box containing lighted tinder, formerly carried by soldiers who used matchlocks, to kindle the match..

Reliquary :: Reliquary (n.) A depositary, often a small box or casket, in which relics are kept..

Keeper :: Keeper (n.) A ring, strap, clamp, or any device for holding an object in place; as: (a) The box on a door jamb into which the bolt of a lock protrudes, when shot. (b) A ring serving to keep another ring on the finger. (c) A loop near the buckle of a strap to receive the end of the strap..

Trunk :: Trunk (n.) A box or chest usually covered with leather, metal, or cloth, or sometimes made of leather, hide, or metal, for containing clothes or other goods; especially, one used to convey the effects of a traveler..

Distribute :: Distribute (v. t.) To separate (type which has been used) and return it to the proper boxes in the cases.

Buffeter :: Buffeter (n.) One who buffets; a boxer.

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..

Caisson :: Caisson (n.) A four-wheeled carriage for conveying ammunition, consisting of two parts, a body and a limber. In light field batteries there is one caisson to each piece, having two ammunition boxes on the body, and one on the limber..

Box :: Box (v. i.) To fight with the fist; to combat with, or as with, the hand or fist; to spar..

Box :: Box (v. t.) To strike with the hand or fist, especially to strike on the ear, or on the side of the head..

Box :: Box (n.) A receptacle or case of any firm material and of various shapes.

Block :: Block (v. t.) A piece of box or other wood for engravers' work.

Camera Obscura :: Camera obscura () An apparatus in which the images of external objects, formed by a convex lens or a concave mirror, are thrown on a paper or other white surface placed in the focus of the lens or mirror within a darkened chamber, or box, so that the outlines may be traced..

Bruise :: Bruise (v. i.) To fight with the fists; to box.

Dioxide :: Dioxide (n.) An oxide containing but one atom or equivalent of oxygen to two of a metal; a suboxide.

Raree-show :: Raree-show (n.) A show carried about in a box; a peep show.

Muffle :: Muffle (v. t.) Anything with which another thing, as an oar or drum, is muffled; also, a boxing glove; a muff..

Box :: Box (n.) An axle box, journal box, journal bearing, or bushing..