Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of box is as below...

Box :: Box (n.) A receptacle or case of any firm material and of various shapes.

Plait :: Plait (n.) A flat fold; a doubling, as of cloth; a pleat; as, a box plait..

Uptake :: Uptake (n.) The pipe leading upward from the smoke box of a steam boiler to the chimney, or smokestack; a flue leading upward..

Monocarbonic :: Monocarbonic (a.) Containing one carboxyl group; as, acetic acid is a monocarbonic acid..

Hub :: Hub (n.) The central part, usually cylindrical, of a wheel; the nave. See Illust. of Axle box..

Snuffbox :: Snuffbox (n.) A small box for carrying snuff about the person.

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

Caisson :: Caisson (n.) A four-wheeled carriage for conveying ammunition, consisting of two parts, a body and a limber. In light field batteries there is one caisson to each piece, having two ammunition boxes on the body, and one on the limber..

Boce :: Boce (n.) A European fish (Box vulgaris), having a compressed body and bright colors; -- called also box, and bogue..

Trunk :: Trunk (n.) A box or chest usually covered with leather, metal, or cloth, or sometimes made of leather, hide, or metal, for containing clothes or other goods; especially, one used to convey the effects of a traveler..

Keeper :: Keeper (n.) A ring, strap, clamp, or any device for holding an object in place; as: (a) The box on a door jamb into which the bolt of a lock protrudes, when shot. (b) A ring serving to keep another ring on the finger. (c) A loop near the buckle of a strap to receive the end of the strap..

Edge :: Edge (v. t.) To furnish with a fringe or border; as, to edge a dress; to edge a garden with box..

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..

Rattlebox :: Rattlebox (n.) A toy that makes a rattling sound; a rattle.

Pyx :: Pyx (n.) The box in which the compass is suspended; the binnacle.

Dudgeon :: Dudgeon (n.) The root of the box tree, of which hafts for daggers were made..

Pouchet Box :: Pouchet box () See Pouncet box.

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

Car :: Car (n.) The basket, box, or cage suspended from a balloon to contain passengers, ballast, etc..

Lid :: Lid (n.) That which covers the opening of a vessel or box, etc.; a movable cover; as, the lid of a chest or trunk..

Random Fonts

Most Popular