box

Noun

• a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
  • I gave him a good box on the ear
    

• separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
  • the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold
    

• the driver's seat on a coach
  • an armed guard sat in the box with the driver
    

• any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
  • the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box
    

• evergreen shrubs or small trees

• a rectangular drawing
  • the flowchart contained many boxes
    

• a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
  • his lying got him into a tight corner
    

• the quantity contained in a box
  • he gave her a box of chocolates
    

• private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
  • the royal box was empty
    

• a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
  • he rummaged through a box of spare parts
    

Verb

• engage in a boxing match

• hit with the fist
  • I'll box your ears!
    

• put into a box
  • box the gift, please
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  box seat , boxwood , corner , boxful , loge , package