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

Hypernym(s): container

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

Synonym(s): loge

Hypernym(s): compartment

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

Synonym(s): boxful

Hypernym(s): containerful

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

Synonym(s): corner

Hypernym(s): predicament, quandary, plight

· a rectangular drawing; "the flowchart contained many boxes"

Hypernym(s): rectangle

· evergreen shrubs or small trees

Synonym(s): boxwood

Hypernym(s): shrub, bush

· 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"

Hypernym(s): area

· the driver's seat on a coach; "an armed guard sat in the box with the driver"

Synonym(s): box_seat

Hypernym(s): seat

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

Hypernym(s): compartment

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

Hypernym(s): blow

· put into a box; "box the gift, please"

Synonym(s): package

Hypernym(s): encase, incase, case

Antonym(s): unbox

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

Hypernym(s): hit

· engage in a boxing match

Hypernym(s): contend, fight, struggle