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boxing

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
past: boxedpp: boxeding: boxing

When referring to the sport, the word carries a heavy association with discipline, endurance, and raw physical confrontation. It evokes the image of a ring, the sound of a bell, and the rhythmic movement of footwork and punching. It is viewed as both a brutal fight and a highly technical art form. When used as a verb for packing, the word shifts to a mundane, domestic context. It suggests a process of organization, transition, or preparation for a move, focusing on the utilitarian act of containment rather than aggression.

Uncountable when referring to the sport as a whole (Boxing is popular). Countable when referring to a specific instance of boxing as a session or activity (He had a few boxing matches).

Meanings

Noun

A combat sport in which two people wear padded gloves and throw punches at each other in a squared ring.

"He has been training in boxing since he was ten."

Transitive Verb
[someone][something]

To pack items into a box for storage or transport.

"She spent the afternoon boxing up her old books."

Intransitive Verb

To engage in the sport of boxing.

"The two athletes will be boxing for the championship title."

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