box — meaning in English

English meaning

• boxing noun A combat sport in which two competitors wearing padded gloves punch each other, scoring points or winning by knockout.
• pit noun A hole or hollow in the ground.

Senses

box is used for these senses in English:

• boxing (sports) A sport where two opponents punch each other with gloved fists to head and torso; the object being to score more points by the end of the match or by knockout, or technical knockout.
• pit (motor racing) An area at a racetrack used for refueling and repairing the vehicles during a race.

pit — full definition

1. noun A hole or hollow in the ground.
2. noun The hard stone found inside certain fruits, such as peaches or cherries.
3. verb To set two things or people in direct competition or opposition.
4. verb To remove the stone from a fruit.

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