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Box \Box\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Boxed} (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
{Boxing}.]
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1. To inclose in a box.
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2. To furnish with boxes, as a wheel.
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3. (Arch.) To inclose with boarding, lathing, etc., so as to
bring to a required form.
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{To box a tree}, to make an incision or hole in a tree for
the purpose of procuring the sap.

{To box off}, to divide into tight compartments.

{To box up}.
(a) To put into a box in order to save; as, he had boxed
up twelve score pounds.
(b) To confine; as, to be boxed up in narrow quarters.
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Boxing \Box"ing\, n.
1. The act of inclosing (anything) in a box, as for storage
or transportation.
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2. Material used in making boxes or casings.
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3. Any boxlike inclosure or recess; a casing.
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4. (Arch.) The external case of thin material used to bring
any member to a required form.
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Boxing \Box"ing\, n.
The act of fighting with the fist; a combat with the fist;
sparring; pugilism. --Blackstone.
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{Boxing glove}, a large padded mitten or glove used in
sparring for exercise or amusement.
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