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box

/bɒks/
noun
  1. Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.

  2. Senses relating to a two-dimensional object or space

Synonymscomputer, machine, TV, telly, tube, boxful
verb
  1. To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.

  2. Usually followed by in: to surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement; to corner, to hem in.

  3. To mix two containers of paint of similar colour to ensure that the color is identical.

Synonymsbox up, case, embox, encase, pack, pack up
Antonymsunbox, uncase, unpack

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