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Box :: Box (n.) A blow on the head or ear with the hand.

Distribution :: Distribution (n.) The sorting of types and placing them in their proper boxes in the cases.

Skippet :: Skippet (n.) A small round box for keeping records.

Sub :: Sub- () A prefix denoting that the ingredient (of a compound) signified by the term to which it is prefixed,is present in only a small proportion, or less than the normal amount; as, subsulphide, suboxide, etc. Prefixed to the name of a salt it is equivalent to basic; as, subacetate or basic acetate..

Snuffbox :: Snuffbox (n.) A small box for carrying snuff about the person.

Boxes :: Boxes (pl. ) of Bo.

Willow :: Willow (n.) A machine in which cotton or wool is opened and cleansed by the action of long spikes projecting from a drum which revolves within a box studded with similar spikes; -- probably so called from having been originally a cylindrical cage made of willow rods, though some derive the term from winnow, as denoting the winnowing, or cleansing, action of the machine. Called also willy, twilly, twilly devil, and devil..

Nitrile :: Nitrile (n.) Any one of a series of cyanogen compounds; particularly, one of those cyanides of alcohol radicals which, by boiling with acids or alkalies, produce a carboxyl acid, with the elimination of the nitrogen as ammonia..

Whereret :: Whereret (v. t.) To box (one) on the ear; to strike or box. (the ear); as, to wherret a child..

Cage :: Cage (n.) The box, bucket, or inclosed platform of a lift or elevator; a cagelike structure moving in a shaft..

Boxhauled :: Boxhauled (imp. & p. p.) of Boxhau.

Axle Box :: Axle box () A bushing in the hub of a wheel, through which the axle passes..

Lining :: Lining (n.) That which covers the inner surface of anything, as of a garment or a box; also, the contents of anything..

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..

Eelpot :: Eelpot (n.) A boxlike structure with funnel-shaped traps for catching eels; an eelbuck.

Buxeous :: Buxeous (a.) Belonging to the box tree.

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..

Scratch :: Scratch (n.) A line across the prize ring; up to which boxers are brought when they join fight; hence, test, trial, or proof of courage; as, to bring to the scratch; to come up to the scratch..

Pung :: Pung (n.) A kind of plain sleigh drawn by one horse; originally, a rude oblong box on runners..

Glove :: Glove (n.) A boxing glove.

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