Definition of box

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

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Distribution :: Distribution (n.) The sorting of types and placing them in their proper boxes in the cases.
Slugger :: Slugger (n.) One who strikes heavy blows; hence, a boxer; a prize fighter..
Monocarbonic :: Monocarbonic (a.) Containing one carboxyl group; as, acetic acid is a monocarbonic acid..
Bruiser :: Bruiser (n.) A boxer; a pugilist.
Shook :: Shook (n.) A set of boards for a sugar box.
Fistic :: Fistic (a.) Pertaining to boxing, or to encounters with the fists; puglistic; as, fistic exploits; fistic heroes..
Jack :: Jack (n.) A grating to separate and guide the threads; a heck box.
Uncover :: Uncover (v. t.) To take the cover from; to divest of covering; as, to uncover a box, bed, house, or the like; to uncover one's body..
Pugilist :: Pugilist (n.) One who fights with his fists; esp., a professional prize fighter; a boxer..
Boxing :: Boxing (n.) The external case of thin material used to bring any member to a required form.
Berth :: Berth (n.) A place in a ship to sleep in; a long box or shelf on the side of a cabin or stateroom, or of a railway car, for sleeping in..
Housing :: Housing (n.) A frame or support for holding something in place, as journal boxes, etc..
Defence :: Defence (n.) Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc..
Cist :: Cist (n.) A box or chest. Specifically: (a) A bronze receptacle, round or oval, frequently decorated with engravings on the sides and cover, and with feet, handles, etc., of decorative castings. (b) A cinerary urn. See Illustration in Appendix..
Axle Box :: Axle box () A bushing in the hub of a wheel, through which the axle passes..
Phylactery :: Phylactery (n.) A small square box, made either of parchment or of black calfskin, containing slips of parchment or vellum on which are written the scriptural passages Exodus xiii. 2-10, and 11-17, Deut. vi. 4-9, 13-22. They are worn by Jews on the head and left arm, on week-day mornings, during the time of prayer..
Box :: Box (n.) A chest or any receptacle for the deposit of money; as, a poor box; a contribution box..
Box :: 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..
Sluice :: Sluice (n.) A long box or trough through which water flows, -- used for washing auriferous earth..
Pack :: Pack (n.) To make a pack of; to arrange closely and securely in a pack; hence, to place and arrange compactly as in a pack; to press into close order or narrow compass; as to pack goods in a box; to pack fish..
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