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noun
A form of solo exercise, involving throwing punches at the air, and not at an opponent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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verb
present participle and gerund of shadowbox
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
sparring with an imaginary opponent (for exercise or training)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: exercise, practice, drill, practice session, recitation
History
From shadow + boxing.
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
