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noun
A diorama or shallow display case, usually with a glass front.
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noun
A rectangular display area that is set off with a frame or drop shadow.
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noun
A box with a light inside used for reading X-ray images.
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noun
A shade that surrounds a lit display or screen to make it easier to read in bright environments.
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verb
To display in a shadowbox.
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verb
To practice moves without an actual opponent, often in front of a mirror.
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Topics: boxing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war
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verb
To engage in evasive maneuvers; to avoid addressing something directly.
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verb
To argue with an imaginary enemy.
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Usage: figuratively
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verb
go through boxing motions without an opponent
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: box
History
From shadow + box (“cuboid container”).
From shadow + box (“to fight in a boxing match”).
Across languages
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