Boxing

Box·ing

Boxing

n.
  1. The act of inclosing (anything) in a box, as for storage or transportation.
  2. Material used in making boxes or casings.
  3. Any boxlike inclosure or recess; a casing.
  4. The external case of thin material used to bring any member to a required form. (Arch.)

Boxing

n.
  1. The act of fighting with the fist; a combat with the fist; sparring; pugilism.

Phrases & Compounds

Boxing glove
a large padded mitten or glove used in sparring for exercise or amusement.