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Packed into a box or boxes
“I carefully unpacked the boxed belongings and arranged them in their new home.”
Past tense for to punch someone, usually with a closed fist
“The children would feed it bananas, but the kangaroo would box anyone who came near it.”
Past tense for to fight an opponent using one's fists, especially in a competition
“Why does this boy never have a chance to box overseas and fight real boxers?”
Past tense for to put or place in a box
“Harry started getting antsy because Rufus, the jewelry salesman, was taking forever to box his gift.”
Past tense for to ambush or ensnare by hiding and unexpectedly intercepting
Past tense for to enclose (something) in or as if in a capsule
Past tense for to encase within a frame
Past tense for to confine within an enclosure, typically of farm animals
Past tense for to bring a square-rigged ship onto a new tack by hauling back the foresails whilst steering hard round
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