Boxing

1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Box.

2. (n.) The act of inclosing (anything) in a box, as for storage or transportation.

3. (n.) Material used in making boxes or casings.

4. (n.) Any boxlike enclosure or recess; a casing.

5. (n.) The external case of thin material used to bring any member to a required form.

6. (n.) The act of fighting with the fist; a combat with the fist; sparring.

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