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Meaning of boxed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

boxed

Pronunciation:/bɒkst/

verb

Definitions

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

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

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

  4. To make an incision or hole in (a tree) for the purpose of procuring the sap.

verb

Definitions

  1. To strike with the fists; to punch.

    Example: Leave this place before I box you!

  2. To fight against (a person) in a boxing match.

  3. To participate in boxing; to be a boxer.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Packed into a box or boxes.

    Example: The books are boxed, ready for shipping.

  2. In bridge and other card games if the cards in a pack are reversed face-up and face-down then the pack is said to be boxed.