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box [ boks ] (past and past participle boxed, present participle box·ing, 3rd person present singular box·es)


transitive and intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
fight using fists: to fight using the techniques of boxing, or fight somebody in a boxing match
He boxed in exhibition bouts to entertain the crowds.

[14th century. Origin ?]
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