box (noun)

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

"he rummaged through a box of spare parts"

box, loge (noun)

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

"the royal box was empty"

box, boxful (noun)

the quantity contained in a box

"he gave her a box of chocolates"

corner, box (noun)

a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

"his lying got him into a tight corner"

box (noun)

a rectangular drawing

"the flowchart contained many boxes"

box, boxwood (noun)

evergreen shrubs or small trees

box (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"

box, box seat (noun)

the driver's seat on a coach

"an armed guard sat in the box with the driver"

box (noun)

separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people

"the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold"

box (verb)

a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)

"I gave him a good box on the ear"

box, package (verb)

put into a box

"box the gift, please"

box (verb)

hit with the fist

"I'll box your ears!"

box (verb)

engage in a boxing match

Box

Box describes a variety of containers and receptacles for permanent use as storage, or for temporary use often for transporting contents. Boxes may be made of durable materials such as wood or metal, or of corrugated fiberboard, paperboard, or other non-durable materials. The size may vary from very small to the size of a large appliance. A corrugated box is a very common shipping container. When no specific shape is described, a box of rectangular cross-section with all sides flat may be expected, but a box may have a horizontal cross section that is square, elongated, round or oval; sloped or domed top surfaces, or non-vertical sides. A decorative or storage box may be opened by raising, pulling, sliding or removing the lid, which may be hinged and/or fastened by a catch, clasp, or lock.

Box

Box (plural: boxes) describes a variety of containers and receptacles for permanent use as storage, or for temporary use, often for transporting contents. Boxes may be made of durable materials such as wood or metal, or of corrugated fiberboard, paperboard, or other non-durable materials. The size may vary from very small (e.g., a matchbox) to the size of a large appliance. A corrugated box is a very common shipping container. When no specific shape is described, a box of rectangular cross-section with all sides flat may be expected, but a box may have a horizontal cross section that is square, elongated, round or oval; sloped or domed top surfaces, or vertical edges.They are not always made up of squares. Decorative or storage boxes may be opened by raising, pulling, sliding or removing the lid, which may be hinged and/or fastened by a catch, clasp, or lock.