box

a  : a container that is made of a hard material (such as wood, metal, or cardboard) and that usually has four straight sides

b  : the amount of something inside a box

[count] : a container used for holding mail or papers especially in an office — see also in-box, mailbox, out-box

a  [count] : a piece of electronic equipment that is contained inside a box — see also black box, gearbox

b  the box British, informal : a television

[count] : a small area or section of seats that is separated from other seats inside a theater, stadium, or courtroom — see picture at theater; see also box seat, luxury box, press box, skybox

[count] : a closed shape with four sides on a piece of paper, a Web page, etc.: such as

a  : a square in which you make a mark (such as an X) to show that you choose something

b  : a square or rectangle around special information in a document, book, etc.

[count] : an area on a sports field that is used for a special purpose

especially : one of six areas on a baseball field that are marked by lines and that show where the batter, pitcher, catcher, and coaches stand — see also penalty box

[count] British : ¹cup 6

[count] chiefly British : an area where two streets cross that is marked by painted lines to show where cars are not allowed to stop but can only pass through

: to put (something) in a box — often + up

: to participate in the sport of boxing : to fight with the hands often while wearing very thick gloves — see also kickboxing, shadowbox

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