n.

1. a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
   
   • he rummaged through a box of spare parts
2. private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance;
   loge
   
   • the royal box was empty
3. the quantity contained in a box;
   boxful
   
   • he gave her a box of chocolates
4. a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible;
   corner
   
   • his lying got him into a tight corner
5. a rectangular drawing
   
   • the flowchart contained many boxes
6. evergreen shrubs or small trees;
   boxwood
7. any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
   
   • the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box
8. the driver's seat on a coach;
   box seat
   
   • an armed guard sat in the box with the driver
9. separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
   
   • the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold
10. a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
    
    • I gave him a good box on the ear

v.

1. put into a box;
   package
   
   • box the gift, please
2. hit with the fist
   
   • I'll box your ears!
3. engage in a boxing match