box

1. box (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.: A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.

Example: A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.

2. box (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.: A cuboid container and its contents; as much as fills such a container.

Example: a box of books

3. box (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.: A compartment (as a drawer) of an item of furniture used for storage, such as a cupboard, a shelf, etc.

4. box (verb) — sense 4

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

Example: He also testified that the reason he crated the one machine and boxed the other was because one machine was stronger and the other frailer, and that made it dangerous to crate it.

5. box (verb) — sense 5

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

Example: A large majority of children seem to delight in emotionally boxing in their parents—setting the double-bind trap by giving the parent two choices but determining ahead of time that neither choice will be sufficient for their satisfaction.

6. box (verb) — sense 6

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

Example: Straining eliminates lumps in the paint. If the paint has separated, stir the thick paint up from the bottom of each can to free as many lumps as possible. Then box the paint, pouring it all together through a nylon paint strainer and into the bucket. Paint less than one year old usually doesn't require straining. Older paint might have a thick skin on the top; remove the skin and set it aside. Box the paint, pouring it through a nylon paint strainer into the bucket.