box
1 of 2noun/bɑks/
Forms:boxes
1
a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things
A1Learn more on Wikipedia- He placed the puzzle pieces back into the puzzle box.
- He put the fragile items in a padded box for protection.
- He used a tool storage box to organize his workshop.
- I need to find a small box for storing jewelry.
- She opened a gift box and found a surprise inside.
2
private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
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the quantity contained in a box
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a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
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a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
6
separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
7
the driver's seat on a coach
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any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
9
evergreen shrubs or small trees
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a rectangular space used for selection or input, like a checkbox
- Please check the box to agree to the terms.
- He ticked the box to confirm his choice.
- She marked the box next to the option.
- Don’t forget to fill in the box.
- The form has a box for your name.
11
a television, often used casually
- They spent the night in front of the box watching movies.
- He turned on the box to catch the evening news.
- The kids love cartoons on the box every morning.
- The match was live on the box last night.
- He switched off the box and decided to go for a walk instead.
12
a car stereo system, especially one that is powerful or has large speakers
- His car's got a serious box in the back, the bass is insane!
- I just installed a new box in my ride, the sound quality is amazing.
- She loves driving around with the box cranked up to full volume.
- The box in his trunk makes the whole car shake when the music plays.
- They spent hours installing a custom box to get the best sound for the competition.