Boxing

/ˈbɒksɪŋ/

verb

  1. To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.

  2. Usually followed by in: to surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement; to corner, to hem in.

  3. To mix two containers of paint of similar colour to ensure that the color is identical.

Synonyms: box up, case, embox, encase, pack, pack up, package

verb

  1. To strike with the fists; to punch.

    Leave this place before I box you!

  2. To fight against (a person) in a boxing match.

  3. To participate in boxing; to be a boxer.

noun

  1. A sport where two opponents punch each other with gloved fists, the object being to score more points by the end of the match or by knockout, or technical knockout.

Synonyms: fisticuffs, pugilism, sparring

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