Definition of box

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Box (n.) A chest or any receptacle for the deposit of money; as, a poor box; a contribution box..

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Collection :: Collection (n.) A gathering of money for charitable or other purposes, as by passing a contribution box for freewill offerings..
Kit :: Kit (m.) A box for working implements; hence, a working outfit, as of a workman, a soldier, and the like..
Bunk :: Bunk (n.) A wooden case or box, which serves for a seat in the daytime and for a bed at night..
Dicarbonic :: Dicarbonic (a.) Containing two carbon residues, or two carboxyl or radicals; as, oxalic acid is a dicarbonic acid..
Line :: Line (v. t.) To cover the inner surface of; as, to line a cloak with silk or fur; to line a box with paper or tin..
Bruise :: Bruise (v. i.) To fight with the fists; to box.
Boxberry :: Boxberry (n.) The wintergreen. (Gaultheria procumbens).
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..
Squarely :: Square (v. i.) To take a boxing attitude; -- often with up, sometimes with off..
Tarantass :: Tarantass (n.) A low four-wheeled carriage used in Russia. The carriage box rests on two long, springy poles which run from the fore to the hind axletree. When snow falls, the wheels are taken off, and the body is mounted on a sledge..
Rattlebox :: Rattlebox (n.) An American herb (Crotalaria sagittalis), the seeds of which, when ripe, rattle in the inflated pod..
Spar :: Spar (v. i.) To use the fists and arms scientifically in attack or defense; to contend or combat with the fists, as for exercise or amusement; to box..
Papeterie :: Papeterie (n.) A case or box containing paper and materials for writing.
Drudging Box :: Drudging box () See Dredging box.
Counter :: Counter (v. i.) To return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing..
Binnacle :: Binnacle (n.) A case or box placed near the helmsman, containing the compass of a ship, and a light to show it at night..
Box :: Box (v. i.) To fight with the fist; to combat with, or as with, the hand or fist; to spar..
Drum :: Drum (n.) A small cylindrical box in which figs, etc., are packed..
Hive :: Hive (n.) A box, basket, or other structure, for the reception and habitation of a swarm of honeybees..
Cage :: Cage (n.) A box or inclosure, wholly or partly of openwork, in wood or metal, used for confining birds or other animals..
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