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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..

Boxhaul :: Boxhaul (v. t.) To put (a vessel) on the other tack by veering her short round on her heel; -- so called from the circumstance of bracing the head yards abox (i. e., sharp aback, on the wind)..

Capsulated :: Capsulated (a.) Inclosed in a capsule, or as in a chest or box..

Binnacle :: Binnacle (n.) A case or box placed near the helmsman, containing the compass of a ship, and a light to show it at night..

Box :: Box (n.) The driver's seat on a carriage or coach.

Bearing :: Bearing (n.) The part of an axle or shaft in contact with its support, collar, or boxing; the journal..

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

Hutch :: Hutch (v. t.) To wash (ore) in a box or jig.

Spar :: Spar (v. i.) To use the fists and arms scientifically in attack or defense; to contend or combat with the fists, as for exercise or amusement; to box..

Pugilist :: Pugilist (n.) One who fights with his fists; esp., a professional prize fighter; a boxer..

Feint :: Feint (a.) A mock blow or attack on one part when another part is intended to be struck; -- said of certain movements in fencing, boxing, war, etc..

Sluice :: Sluice (n.) A long box or trough through which water flows, -- used for washing auriferous earth..

Capcase :: Capcase (n.) A small traveling case or bandbox; formerly, a chest..

Flosh :: Flosh (n.) A hopper-shaped box or /nortar in which ore is placed for the action of the stamps.

Boist :: Boist (n.) A box.

Willow :: Willow (n.) A machine in which cotton or wool is opened and cleansed by the action of long spikes projecting from a drum which revolves within a box studded with similar spikes; -- probably so called from having been originally a cylindrical cage made of willow rods, though some derive the term from winnow, as denoting the winnowing, or cleansing, action of the machine. Called also willy, twilly, twilly devil, and devil..

"""case " :: Case (n.) A shallow tray divided into compartments or boxes for holding type..

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

Rhodizonic :: Rhodizonic (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, a colorless crystalline substance (called rhodizonic acid, and carboxylic acid) obtained from potassium carboxide and from certain quinones. It forms brilliant red, yellow, and purple salts..

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..

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