Definition of box

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Box (n.) A boxlike shed for shelter; as, a sentry box..

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Bunk :: Bunk (n.) A wooden case or box, which serves for a seat in the daytime and for a bed at night..
Pung :: Pung (n.) A kind of plain sleigh drawn by one horse; originally, a rude oblong box on runners..
Boxing :: Boxing (n.) The external case of thin material used to bring any member to a required form.
Mark :: Mark (v. t.) To put a mark upon; to affix a significant mark to; to make recognizable by a mark; as, to mark a box or bale of merchandise; to mark clothing..
Oxalyl :: Oxalyl (n.) An old name for carboxyl.
Spit-venom :: Spittoon (n.) A spitbox; a cuspidor.
Empty :: Empty (superl.) Containing nothing; not holding or having anything within; void of contents or appropriate contents; not filled; -- said of an inclosure, as a box, room, house, etc.; as, an empty chest, room, purse, or pitcher; an empty stomach; empty shackles..
Touch-box :: Touch-box (n.) A box containing lighted tinder, formerly carried by soldiers who used matchlocks, to kindle the match..
Hub :: Hub (n.) The central part, usually cylindrical, of a wheel; the nave. See Illust. of Axle box..
Nab :: Nab (n.) The keeper, or box into which the lock is shot..
Up :: Up (adv.) In a higher place or position, literally or figuratively; in the state of having arisen; in an upright, or nearly upright, position; standing; mounted on a horse; in a condition of elevation, prominence, advance, proficiency, excitement, insurrection, or the like; -- used with verbs of rest, situation, condition, and the like; as, to be up on a hill; the lid of the box was up; prices are up..
Dicebox :: Dicebox (n.) A box from which dice are thrown in gaming.
Dudgeon :: Dudgeon (n.) The root of the box tree, of which hafts for daggers were made..
Caisson :: Caisson (n.) A hollow floating box, usually of iron, which serves to close the entrances of docks and basins..
Empty :: Empty (n.) An empty box, crate, cask, etc.; -- used in commerce, esp. in transportation of freight; as, special rates for empties..
Crow''s-nest :: Crow's-nest (n.) A box or perch near the top of a mast, esp. in whalers, to shelter the man on the lookout..
Open :: Open (v. t.) To make or set open; to render free of access; to unclose; to unbar; to unlock; to remove any fastening or covering from; as, to open a door; to open a box; to open a room; to open a letter..
Bottom :: Bottom (a.) Of or pertaining to the bottom; fundamental; lowest; under; as, bottom rock; the bottom board of a wagon box; bottom prices..
Reliquary :: Reliquary (n.) A depositary, often a small box or casket, in which relics are kept..
Close-stool :: Close-stool (n.) A utensil to hold a chamber vessel, for the use of the sick and infirm. It is usually in the form of a box, with a seat and tight cover..
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