GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Box, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Boxed (); p. pr. & vb. n. Boxing.]
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   To inclose in a box.
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   To furnish with boxes, as a wheel.
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   (Arch.) To inclose with boarding, lathing, etc., so as to bring to a required form.
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   To box a tree, to make an incision or hole in a tree for the purpose of procuring the sap. -- To box off, to divide into tight compartments. -- To box up. (a) To put into a box in order to save; as, he had boxed up twelve score pounds. (b) To confine; as, to be boxed up in narrow quarters.
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   Boxing, n.
   The act of inclosing (anything) in a box, as for storage or transportation.
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   Material used in making boxes or casings.
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   Any boxlike inclosure or recess; a casing.
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   (Arch.) The external case of thin material used to bring any member to a required form.
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   Boxing, n. The act of fighting with the fist; a combat with the fist; sparring; pugilism.
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   Boxing glove, a large padded mitten or glove used in sparring for exercise or amusement.
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