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Syllabification: (box)
Pronunciation: /bäks/
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Definition of box

verb

[no object]
  • fight an opponent using one’s fists; compete in the sport of boxing:he boxed for England [with object]:he had to box Bennett for the title

noun

[in singular]
  • a slap with the hand on the side of a person’s head given as a punishment or in anger:she gave him a box on the ear

Phrases

box someone's ears

slap someone on the side of the head as a punishment or in anger.

Origin:

late Middle English (in the general sense 'a blow'): of unknown origin

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