Box - English meaning

noun

A large wrapped or bound bundle of paper, hay, or cotton.

Usage examples:

The fire destroyed 500 bales of hay

verb

Make up into bales.

Usage examples:

The straw is left on the field to be baled later

noun

Evil considered as a destructive force.

Usage examples:

In earlier days great carthage suffered bale.

noun

A sudden loud, sharp noise.

Usage examples:

The door slammed with a bang

verb

Strike or put down (something) forcefully and noisily.

Usage examples:

He began to bang the table with his fist

adverb

Exactly.

Usage examples:

The train arrived bang on time

noun

A sustained fight between large organized armed forces.

Usage examples:

The battle lasted for several hours

verb

Struggle tenaciously to achieve or resist something.

Usage examples:

He has been battling against the illness

noun

A fight between armed forces

Usage examples:

The battle of the somme, her only brother was killed in battle (= while fighting).

noun

A strip of leather or other material worn, typically round the waist, to support or hold in clothes or to carry weapons.

Usage examples:

He tightened his leather belt an extra notch

verb

Fasten with a belt.

Usage examples:

She belted her raincoat firmly

noun

A strip of leather or other material worn around the waist

Usage examples:

A black leather belt, the corn belt (= area known for growing corn), he belted the ball out of the …

verb

Strike (someone) roughly or sharply with the fist.

Usage examples:

He biffed me on the nose

noun

A sharp blow with the fist.

Usage examples:

Even without an accident, standing passengers who lose their balance can and do unintentionally inf…

verb

To hit someone, especially with the fist (= closed hand)

Usage examples:

I biffed him on the jaw., a biff on the nose

noun

A receptacle in which to deposit rubbish.

Usage examples:

Bin wagons, rubbish bins and boxes are all in line for a major shake-up to smooth the way for kerbs…

verb

Throw (something) away by putting it in a bin.

Usage examples:

Piles of junk that should have been binned years ago

prefix

Variant form of bi- before a vowel (as in binaural ).

noun

A dance to pop music.

Usage examples:

Nightlife is good, whether you're looking for a drink or a bop in the disco

verb

Short for bebop.

noun

A quick blow or punch.

Usage examples:

A sudden harsh wind blowing off the moor, an inattentive owner — no worries there — and off she'd b…

noun

A rough or noisy fight or quarrel.

Usage examples:

He'd got into a drunken brawl in a bar

verb

Fight or quarrel in a rough or noisy way.

Usage examples:

He ended up brawling with a lout outside his house

noun

A physical fight involving a group of people, esp. in a public place

Usage examples:

A brawl in the cafeteria left the place a mess.

noun

A collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together.

Usage examples:

A thick bundle of envelopes

verb

Tie or roll up (a number of things) together as though into a parcel.

Usage examples:

She quickly bundled up her clothes

noun

A number of things that have been fastened or are held together

Usage examples:

A bundle of clothes/newspapers/books, a bundle of sticks

noun

A woman's chest as measured around her breasts.

Usage examples:

A 36-inch bust

verb

Break, split, or burst.

Usage examples:

They bust the tunnel wide open

adjective

Damaged or broken.

Usage examples:

The vacuum cleaner's bust

noun

A round or cylindrical container used for storing such things as food, chemicals, or rolls of film.

Usage examples:

Pill bottles or film canisters make excellent storage containers for seeds.

noun

A container with a cover, used for storing foods or objects

Usage examples:

I bought brightly colored canisters to hold sugar and flour.

noun

A firm container, usually made of metal and often round or cylinder-shaped, for holding food or chemicals

Usage examples:

A small canister of curry powder, a tea canister

noun

A restaurant provided by an organization such as a college, factory, or company for its students or staff.

Usage examples:

Anybody who has seen a fight sequence from a hindi film which takes place in a college canteen or a…

noun

A small store or restaurant esp. in a factory or school where food and meals are sold

noun

A place in a factory, office, etc., where employees can buy food and meals at a low price

Usage examples:

Benefits include free car parking and a subsidized staff canteen.

noun

A small, light box or container in which drinks or foodstuffs are packaged.

Usage examples:

A carton of milk

noun

A box made from cardboard for storing goods, or a container made from cardboard or plastic in which esp. milk or fruit juice is sold

noun

A box made from thick cardboard, used for storing or transporting goods

Usage examples:

The company uses agency workers to pack computer monitors into shipping cartons., a carton of sth a…

noun

An instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring.

Usage examples:

A case of mistaken identity

verb

Surround in a material or substance.

Usage examples:

The towers are of steel cased in granite

noun

A particular situation or example of something

Usage examples:

We don’t normally accept credits from courses taken at another university, but we’ll make an except…

noun

A small ornamental box or chest for holding jewels, letters, or other valued objects.

Usage examples:

A small brass casket containing four black opals

noun

A coffin

noun

A small, decorative box, especially one used to keep jewellery in

noun

The front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach.

Usage examples:

She crossed her arms across her chest

verb

Propel (the ball) by means of one's chest.

Usage examples:

He chested the ball down

noun

The upper front part of the body of humans and some animals, between the stomach and the neck, containing the heart and lungs

Usage examples:

He was shot in the chest at point blank range., he folded his arms across his chest., his shirt was…

noun

A heavy blow with the hand or a hard object.

Usage examples:

A clout round the ear

verb

Short for clout nail.

noun

Power and influence over other people or events

Usage examples:

The small firms banded together so they would have more clout in washington.

noun

A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables.

Usage examples:

A battered leather coffer sealed with a waxen crest

noun

A large strong box in which money or valuable objects are kept

Usage examples:

Government/party coffers, with the increased revenue coming to the state's coffers, hiring freezes …

noun

A large, strong box in which money or valuable objects are kept

noun

An object for holding or transporting something.

Usage examples:

The cakes will keep for up to two weeks if kept in an airtight container

noun

A hollow object, such as a box or a bottle, that can be used for holding something, especially to carry or store it

Usage examples:

An airtight container, a plastic drinks container

noun

A very large metal box used for transporting goods

Usage examples:

A container ship/lorry

noun

A line on the surface of something along which it has split without breaking apart.

Usage examples:

A hairline crack down the middle of the glass

verb

Break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts.

Usage examples:

The ice all over the bog had cracked

adjective

Very good or skilful.

Usage examples:

He is a crack shot

noun

A slatted wooden case used for transporting goods.

Usage examples:

A crate of bananas

verb

Pack (something) in a crate for transportation.

Usage examples:

Fruit and vegetables were being sorted and crated

noun

A box made of wood, plastic, or metal, especially one divided into parts to hold bottles

Usage examples:

A milk crate, a crate of empty bottles, a packing crate

noun

The end part of a sleeve, where the material of the sleeve is turned back or a separate band is sewn on.

Usage examples:

A red dress with a white lace collar and cuffs

verb

Secure with handcuffs.

Usage examples:

The man's hands were cuffed behind his back

noun

A blow given with an open hand.

Usage examples:

Luke gave flora a mild cuff

verb

(of a bell) make a deep, resonant sound.

Usage examples:

Cows with bells about their necks which donged as they moved

noun

The deep, resonant sound of a large bell.

Usage examples:

Annabelle finished the sonnet with one soft rippling sound on the higher notes and then a single do…

noun

The basic monetary unit of vietnam, equal to 100 xu.

Usage examples:

For example, in vietnam, $1 equals 15,700 dong.

noun

A small round mark or spot.

Usage examples:

A symbol depicted in coloured dots

verb

Mark with a small spot or spots.

Usage examples:

Wet spots of rain began to dot his shirt

noun

A dowry from which only the interest or annual income was available to the husband.

noun

A percussion instrument sounded by being struck with sticks or the hands, typically cylindrical, barrel-shaped, or bowl-shaped, with a taut membrane over one or both ends.

Usage examples:

A shuffling dance to the beat of a drum

verb

Play on a drum or drums.

Usage examples:

He channelled his energies into drumming with local groups

noun

A long, narrow hill, especially one separating two parallel valleys.

verb

Take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons.

Usage examples:

The men were fighting

noun

A violent confrontation or struggle.

Usage examples:

He'd got into a fight with some bouncers outside a club

verb

Be engaged in a contest or struggle

noun

A person's hand when the fingers are bent in towards the palm and held there tightly, typically in order to strike a blow or grasp something.

Usage examples:

She pummelled him furiously with her fists

verb

Strike with the fist.

Usage examples:

He fisted a goal-bound shot over the bar

noun

A hand with the fingers and thumb held tightly in

Usage examples:

Clench your fist she clenched her fists., shake your fist protestors were shaking their fists at th…

verb

Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.

Usage examples:

Passers-by grappled with the man after the knife attack

noun

An act of grappling.

Usage examples:

Over 40 separate maneuvers are available to the hulk via his combat system, which consists of a num…

verb

Work hard to come to terms with or deal with something

noun

A basket with a carrying handle and a hinged lid, used for food, cutlery, and plates on a picnic.

Usage examples:

A picnic hamper

verb

Hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

Usage examples:

Their work is hampered by lack of funds

noun

Necessary but cumbersome equipment on a ship.

Usage examples:

The mass of the top hamper must be consciously balanced against the tremendous beam.

verb

Bring one's hand or a tool or weapon into contact with (someone or something) quickly and forcefully.

Usage examples:

The woman hit the mugger with her umbrella

noun

An instance of striking or being struck.

Usage examples:

Few structures can withstand a hit from a speeding car

verb

Deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument

noun

A device or implement for holding something.

Usage examples:

I replaced the phone in its holder

noun

A device for putting objects in or for keeping them in place

Usage examples:

A cup/paper towel holder, property holders, competition benefits credit card holders.

noun

A person who officially owns something

Usage examples:

A credit card holder, property holders were pleased with the tax cut.

noun

A piece of metal or other hard material curved or bent back at an angle, for catching hold of or hanging things on.

Usage examples:

A picture hook

verb

Attach or fasten with a hook or hooks.

Usage examples:

The truck had a red lamp hooked to its tailgate

noun

A curved device used for catching or holding things, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on

Usage examples:

Coat there were four coat hooks next to the door., picture hook standard picture hooks won't hold a…

verb

Poke roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed.

Usage examples:

She jabbed him in his ribs

noun

A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist.

Usage examples:

A jab in the stomach

verb

Poke or thrust abruptly

verb

Strike a surface noisily to attract attention, especially when waiting to be let in through a door.

Usage examples:

He strolled over and knocked on a door marked enquiries

noun

A sudden short sound caused by a blow, especially on a door to attract attention or gain entry.

Usage examples:

There was a sudden knock at the door, the noise seemingly unnatural and loud in the silence that i …

verb

To repeatedly hit something, producing a noise

Usage examples:

Someone is knocking at the door., jane knocked on the window to attract his attention., alice accid…

noun

A small cardboard or paper container and the items contained within it.

Usage examples:

A pack of cigarettes

verb

Fill (a suitcase or bag) with clothes and other items needed for travel.

Usage examples:

I packed a bag and left

verb

Fill (a jury, committee, etc.) with people likely to support a particular verdict or decision.

Usage examples:

His efforts to pack the supreme court with men who shared his ideology

noun

An object or group of objects wrapped in paper or packed in a box.

Usage examples:

Someone had left a suspicious package

verb

Put into a box or wrapping for sale or transport.

Usage examples:

Choose products which are packaged in recyclable materials

noun

A paper or cardboard container, typically one in which goods are sold.

Usage examples:

One man was fined £ 25 for dropping a crisp packet from his car window

verb

Make up into or wrap up in a packet.

Usage examples:

I grew my own sunflowers and packeted the seeds

noun

An object or collection of objects wrapped in paper in order to be carried or sent by post.

Usage examples:

The lorry was carrying a large number of royal mail parcels

verb

Make (something) into a parcel by wrapping it.

Usage examples:

He parcelled up the goods and sent them back

noun

An object or collection of objects wrapped in paper; a package

Usage examples:

A food parcel, a 50-acre parcel on lake mead

noun

A piece of solid material fitting tightly into a hole and blocking it up.

Usage examples:

Somewhere in the pipes there is a plug of ice blocking the flow

verb

Short for fireplug.

verb

Strike with the fist.

Usage examples:

He punched her in the face and ran off

noun

A blow with the fist.

Usage examples:

He reeled under the well-aimed punch

verb

A device or machine for making holes in materials such as paper, leather, or metal.

noun

A warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching, typically applied in a decorative design.

Usage examples:

Last saturday's airing of the quilts at northampton was a crafty affair, with 250 handmade quilts l…

verb

Join together (layers of fabric or padding) with lines of stitching to form a warm bed covering or garment, or for decorative effect.

Usage examples:

We quilted the covers with parallel lines of stitching

verb

Punch (someone).

Usage examples:

More than one bloke i've seen joe quilt good and proper

noun

A hollow object used to contain something.

Usage examples:

Fast-food receptacles

noun

A container for holding things or that you can put things in

Usage examples:

A trash receptacle

noun

A place where or receptacle in which things are or may be stored.

Usage examples:

A deep repository for nuclear waste

noun

A place where things are stored

Usage examples:

A nuclear waste repository, fig. the proverbs amounted to a repository of wisdom.

noun

A place in which water is collected; a reservoir; a cistern, a tank. also (occasionally): a receptacle for any liquid.

adjective

Having the effect of reserving something.

noun

A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

Usage examples:

I scribbled her address on a scrap of paper

verb

Discard or remove from service (a redundant, old, or inoperative vehicle, vessel, or machine), especially so as to convert it to scrap metal.

Usage examples:

A bold decision was taken to scrap existing plant

verb

Engage in a minor fight or quarrel.

Usage examples:

The older boys started scrapping with me

verb

Strike, slap, or smack.

Usage examples:

The cries of skelped weans

noun

A blow with the palm of the hand; a slap or smack.

Usage examples:

He was still fit to give his charges a skelp around the lug if required

verb

Hit or strike with the palm of the hand or a flat object.

Usage examples:

My sister slapped my face

noun

A blow with the palm of the hand or a flat object.

Usage examples:

He gave her a slap across her cheek

adverb

Suddenly and directly, especially with great force.

Usage examples:

Storming out of her room, she went slap into luke

verb

(of liquid in a container) move irregularly with a splashing sound.

Usage examples:

Water in the boat sloshed about under our feet

noun

An act or sound of splashing.

Usage examples:

The distant slosh of the washing machine in the basement

verb

(of a liquid) to hit against the inside of a container, or to cause liquid to move around in this way

Usage examples:

[ i ] water sloshed over the sides of the pool as the children jumped in., [ t ] john sloshed juice…

noun

A tough-skinned terrestrial mollusc which typically lacks a shell and secretes a film of mucus for protection. it can be a serious plant pest.

Usage examples:

Slugs and snails are mainly nocturnal, and the sun's heat can be fatal to slugs and to all mollusc …

verb

Drink (something, typically alcohol) in a large draught; swig.

Usage examples:

She picked up her drink and slugged it straight back

noun

A hard blow.

Usage examples:

Adam frowned and gave him a hard slug in the shoulder.

noun

A sharp slap or blow, typically one given with the palm of the hand.

Usage examples:

She gave mark a smack across the face

verb

Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment.

Usage examples:

Jessica smacked his face, quite hard

adverb

In a sudden and violent way.

Usage examples:

I ran smack into the back of a parked truck

noun

A garment for the foot and lower part of the leg, typically knitted from wool, cotton, or nylon.

Usage examples:

In more formal settings, black over-the-calf stretch nylon cotton or wool socks are fitting.

verb

Hit forcefully.

Usage examples:

Jess socked his father across the face

verb

Hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot

noun

A thick, strong pole such as is used for a mast or yard on a ship.

Usage examples:

The spars - those are those huge, diagonal sticks hanging from the masts - are the frame for the sa…

verb

Make the motions of boxing without landing heavy blows, as a form of training.

Usage examples:

One contestant broke his nose while sparring

noun

A period or bout of sparring.

Usage examples:

Maybe she could beat him in a spar match, but he wouldn't find out until the annual martial arts to…

noun

A quantity or supply of something kept for use as needed.

Usage examples:

The squirrel has a store of food

verb

Keep or accumulate (something) for future use.

Usage examples:

A small room used for storing furniture

noun

A place where you can buy goods or services

Usage examples:

A grocery/hardware/video store, convenience/department stores, she has a store of anecdotes (= a la…

verb

Pack or store (an object) carefully and neatly in a particular place.

Usage examples:

Barney began stowing her luggage into the boot

verb

To put something in a place where it can be kept safely

Usage examples:

Please stow your carry-on bags under the seat in front of you.

verb

Hit or crush (something, especially an insect) with a sharp blow from a flat object.

Usage examples:

I swatted a mosquito that had landed on my wrist

noun

A sharp blow.

Usage examples:

The dog gave the hedgehog a sideways swat

verb

To hit something hard by suddenly swinging your hand or an object

Usage examples:

I swatted the fly with a folded newspaper.

verb

Hit or strike heavily, especially with the fist or a blunt implement.

Usage examples:

Holman thumped the desk with his hand

noun

A dull, heavy blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement.

Usage examples:

I felt a thump on my back

verb

To hit something, making a soft, heavy noise

Usage examples:

[ t ] he thumped his chest., i heard a thump upstairs.

verb

Strike forcefully with a sharp blow.

Usage examples:

She thwacked the back of their knees with a cane

noun

A sharp blow.

Usage examples:

He hit it with a hefty thwack

noun

The short, loud sound of something like a stick hitting a surface

Usage examples:

I heard the thwack of the whip against the horse's side.

noun

The main woody stem of a tree as distinct from its branches and roots.

Usage examples:

You can tell the age of a tree by the rings inside its trunk

noun

The thick main stem of a tree, from which the branches grow

noun

A ship or large boat.

Usage examples:

The bridge only opens with two keys, at the moment it is high and open, which would allow ships and…

noun

A large boat or ship

Usage examples:

A scattering of vessels anchored in the harbor., we used bowls, pots, bottles, pitchers – any vesse…

noun

A large boat or a ship

Usage examples:

Two tugboats guided the 70,000 ton vessel into port., a cargo/container/freight vessel, a commercia…

verb

Strike or hit very hard.

Usage examples:

They walloped the back of his head with a stick

noun

A heavy blow or punch.

Usage examples:

I gave it a wallop with my boot

verb

Strike forcefully with a sharp blow.

Usage examples:

His attacker whacked him on the head

noun

A sharp or resounding blow.

Usage examples:

With a few whacks and some loud whistles, they drove the animals away

verb

The act of hitting vigorously

noun

A very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing.

Usage examples:

Marine mammals include narwhals, beluga whales, walrus, and ringed and bearded seals.

verb

Beat; hit.

Usage examples:

Dad came upstairs and whaled me

noun

A very large sea mammal

verb

Hit hard.

Usage examples:

Smith whopped him on the nose

noun

A heavy blow, or the sound of such a blow.

Usage examples:

A loud whop echoed in the still air

verb

Cover or enclose in paper or soft material.

Usage examples:

The candles are wrapped in tissue paper

noun

A loose outer garment or piece of material.

Usage examples:

Beach wraps

verb

To cover something or someone with paper, cloth, or other material

Usage examples:

She wrapped the present and tied it with a ribbon., wrap the chicken in foil and cook it for two ho…