Are you trying to hyphenate Box? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.
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A (usually rectangular) container May have a lid He rummaged through a box of spare parts |
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Private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance The royal box was empty |
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The quantity contained in a box He gave her a box of chocolates |
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A predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible His lying got him into a tight corner |
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A rectangular drawing The flowchart contained many boxes |
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Evergreen shrubs or small trees |
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Any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned The umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box |
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The driver's seat on a coach An armed guard sat in the box with the driver |
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Separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people The sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold |
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A blow with the hand (usually on the ear) I gave him a good box on the ear |
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Put into a box Box the gift |
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Please |
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Hit with the fist I'll box your ears! |
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Engage in a boxing match |