box

Sense 1 noun

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

he rummaged through a box of spare parts

Sense 2 verb

put into a box

box the gift, please

Sense 3 noun

private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance

the royal box was empty

Sense 4 verb

hit with the fist

I'll box your ears!

Sense 5 noun

the quantity contained in a box

he gave her a box of chocolates

Sense 6 verb

engage in a boxing match

Sense 7 noun

a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

his lying got him into a tight corner

Sense 8 noun

a rectangular drawing

the flowchart contained many boxes

Sense 9 noun

evergreen shrubs or small trees

Sense 10 noun

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

Sense 11 noun

the driver's seat on a coach

an armed guard sat in the box with the driver

Sense 12 noun

separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people

the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold

Sense 13 noun

a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)

I gave him a good box on the ear