box synonyms

box

n.

carton, crate, case, receptacle; see case 7.

in a box*

in difficulty, in a predicament, at an impasse, in a fix*; see in trouble 1 at trouble.

box

v.

  1. To enclose in a box

    pack, confine, package, crate; see pack 2, wrap 2.

  2. To fight for sport

    spar, punch, slug, hit, cuff, fight, cross gloves*, mix punches*, scrap*, swap punches*, duke*.

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