boxing
Pronunciation: [ˈbɑksɪŋ]
Word
Context: "sports"
(noun) a sport where two people fight while wearing gloves in a ring. Boxers try to hit each other and score points or aim to knock out their opponent.
Example
Many people enjoy watching boxing matches on TV.
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Not everyone likes the violence in boxing; some prefer other sports.
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Have you ever seen a live boxing match?
Context: "sports"
(verb) to participate in the sport of boxing. This means you are fighting with gloves in a ring, either for competition or practice.
Example
He boxes every weekend to stay fit and learn self-defense.
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She doesn't box because she is afraid of getting hurt.
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Do you box at your gym?
Context: "packaging"
(noun) the act of putting items into a box. This is what you do when you want to store things or send them somewhere.
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The boxing of the toys was done quickly before the event.
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The boxing of his old books took too long because he couldn't decide what to keep.
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What items are you boxing for your move?
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