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Lycine :: Lycine (n.) A weak base identical with betaine; -- so called because found in the boxthorn (Lycium barbarum). See Betaine.

Boxing :: Boxing (n.) The act of inclosing (anything) in a box, as for storage or transportation..

Scratch :: Scratch (n.) A line across the prize ring; up to which boxers are brought when they join fight; hence, test, trial, or proof of courage; as, to bring to the scratch; to come up to the scratch..

Phylactery :: Phylactery (n.) A small square box, made either of parchment or of black calfskin, containing slips of parchment or vellum on which are written the scriptural passages Exodus xiii. 2-10, and 11-17, Deut. vi. 4-9, 13-22. They are worn by Jews on the head and left arm, on week-day mornings, during the time of prayer..

Vinaigrette :: Vinaigrette (n.) A small perforated box for holding aromatic vinegar contained in a sponge, or a smelling bottle for smelling salts; -- called also vinegarette..

Cooter :: Cooter (n.) The box tortoise.

Wherret :: Wherret (n.) A box on the ear.

Ballotin :: Ballotin (n.) An officer who has charge of a ballot box.

Packing :: Packing (n.) The substance in a stuffing box, through which a piston rod slides..

Sink :: Sink (n.) A shallow box or vessel of wood, stone, iron, or other material, connected with a drain, and used for receiving filthy water, etc., as in a kitchen..

Spit-venom :: Spittoon (n.) A spitbox; a cuspidor.

Crotalaria :: Crotalaria (n.) A genus of leguminous plants; rattlebox.

Axle Box :: Axle box () The journal box of a rotating axle, especially a railway axle..

Chest :: Chest (n.) A tight receptacle or box, usually for holding gas, steam, liquids, etc.; as, the steam chest of an engine; the wind chest of an organ..

Dioxide :: Dioxide (n.) An oxide containing but one atom or equivalent of oxygen to two of a metal; a suboxide.

Oxeye :: Oxeye (n.) A fish; the bogue, or box..

Workbox :: Workbox (n.) A box for holding instruments or materials for work.

Counter :: Counter (v. i.) To return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing..

Case :: Case (n.) A box, sheath, or covering; as, a case for holding goods; a case for spectacles; the case of a watch; the case (capsule) of a cartridge; a case (cover) for a book..

Harbor :: Harbor (n.) A mixing box materials.

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