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- pronunciation:
- baks
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a hit or blow struck with the hand or fist.
The fighter knocked him out with a box to the jaw.- synonyms:
- blow, cuff, hit, punch
- similar words:
- belt, jab, knock, slap, smack, whack
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related words: |
beat, clap |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
boxes, boxing, boxed |
definition 1: |
to hit with a hand or fist.
The cruel master boxed the serving girl's ears.- synonyms:
- cuff, hit, strike
- similar words:
- pound, punch, slap, slug, smack, thrash, thump, whack
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definition 2: |
to fight as a sport or as a way of earning a living.
Kyle boxes at the community center. |
related words: |
rap |
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