BOX

A (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

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

Private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance

Example: "The royal box was empty"

The quantity contained in a box

Example: "He gave her a box of chocolates"

A predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

Example: "His lying got him into a tight corner"

A rectangular drawing

Example: "The flowchart contained many boxes"

Evergreen shrubs or small trees

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"

The driver's seat on a coach

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

Separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people

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

A blow with the hand (usually on the ear)

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