Definitions of box:

• noun:   a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)

  Example: "I gave him a good box on the ear"

• noun:   a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

  Example: "He rummaged through a box of spare parts"

• noun:   separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people

  Example: "The sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold"

• noun:   private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance

  Example: "The royal box was empty"

• noun:   the driver's seat on a coach

  Example: "An armed guard sat in the box with the driver"

• noun:   any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned

  Example: "The umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box"

• noun:   evergreen shrubs or small trees
• noun:   the quantity contained in a box

  Example: "He gave her a box of chocolates"

• noun:   a rectangular drawing

  Example: "The flowchart contained many boxes"

• noun:   a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
• verb:   engage in a boxing match
• verb:   hit with the fist

  Example: "I'll box your ears!"

• verb:   put into a box

  Example: "Box the gift, please"

• name:  A surname (common: 1 in 25000 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #2775)