a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid; he rummaged through a box of spare parts'

a blow with the hand (usually on the ear); I gave him a good box on the ear'

private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance; the royal box was empty

[ Syn: loge ]

the quantity contained in a box; he gave her a box of chocolates

[ Syn: boxful ]

a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible; his lying got him into a tight corner

[ Syn: corner ]

a rectangular drawing; the flowchart contained many boxes'

evergreen shrubs or small trees

[ Syn: boxwood ]

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'

the drivers seat on a coach; an armed guard sat in the box with the driver

[ Syn: box seat ]

separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people; the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold'

put into a box; box the gift, please

[ Syn: package ]

hit with the fist; I'll box your ears!'

engage in a boxing match