A sport in which two people fight each other with their fists, usually wearing gloves, in a series of timed rounds, with the aim of knocking out the opponent or scoring more points.

Boxing is a popular sport that requires both physical strength and strategic thinking.

The act or process of packing items into boxes.

The boxing of the products was completed before they were shipped to the store.

A protective casing or enclosure for cables, pipes, or machinery.

The cables were hidden inside a wooden boxing along the wall.

boxingadjective

Relating to, intended for, or used in the sport of boxing or in the activity of packing items into boxes.

She signed up for a boxing class and bought some boxing shoes.

boxinggerund / present participle

Relating to or used in the sport of boxing.

He bought a pair of boxing gloves before his first lesson.

boxverb

To put something into a box or boxes.

She decided to box up all her old clothes for donation.

To fight against an opponent in a boxing match.

He trained for months to box in the championship.

To strike or slap someone, especially on the ear.

She threatened to box his ears if he misbehaved again.