What is the meaning of the word "box"?
Definitions:
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a blow with the hand, usually on the ear noun
- I gave them a good box on the ear.
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a rectangular drawing noun
- the flowchart contained many boxes
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any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned noun
- the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box
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private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance noun
- the royal box was empty
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separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people noun
- The sentry stayed in the box to avoid the cold.
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the driver's seat on a coach noun
- an armed guard sat in the box with the driver
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the quantity contained in a box noun
- I gave my friend a box of chocolates.
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to engage in a boxing match verb
- I went to the arena to box.
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to hit with the fist verb
- I'll box your ears if you don't stop it right now!
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to put into a box verb
- Box the gift, please.