Word Finder - boxed

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To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.

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Usually followed by in: to surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement; to corner, to hem in.

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To mix two containers of paint of similar colour to ensure that the color is identical.

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To make an incision or hole in (a tree) for the purpose of procuring the sap.

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To enclose with boarding, lathing, etc., so as to conceal (for example, pipes) or to bring to a required form.

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To furnish (for example, the axle of a wheel) with a box.

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To enclose (images, text, etc.) in a box.

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To place a value of a primitive type into a corresponding object.

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To strike with the fists; to punch.

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Leave this place before I box you!

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To fight against (a person) in a boxing match.

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To participate in boxing; to be a boxer.

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Packed into a box or boxes.

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The books are boxed, ready for shipping.

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In bridge and other card games if the cards in a pack are reversed face-up and face-down then the pack is said to be boxed.

Good bye good times and good wine; bring on the boxed stuff and bills.

You may find some or all in a boxed set.

The stones are very vulnerable to frost damage in winter and are therefore boxed from October to May.

You can purchase a boxed set from the Baby Einstein website, or you can look for sets at other venues, such as eBay.

Boxed sets usually contain a large variety of videos.

Give a boxed set of Baby Einstein DVDs and watch a baby's eyes light up in delight!

These bulk teas are also generally fresher than boxed teas or tea bags sold in grocery stores and health food stores.

This style gives you the ability to stack your curtains against the wall for optimum light and clearance of the window when desired and complete coverage of the window, including the space between curtain and wall to form a boxed in effect.

A square, especially, presents the goal of keeping the room from feeling boxed in or cramped.

Fill in the boxed area with berries, pressing them into the frosting lightly and staggering them so that a little white frosting appears between each bit of fruit.

If you would like to substitute the flours for packaged tempura batter, look for a boxed mix.

My children had a profound impact on my life and having their memories boxed up in a closet was not an option.

They are also used as ingredients in convenience foods, like pizza and lunch pockets and as a powder in boxed macaroni and cheese.

When people with traditional diets think of processed foods, they often imagine Twinkies or boxed dinner kits that are packed with sodium.

The fortune cookies may be as unique as the message, coming in varieties like chocolate dipped, sprinkled, or hand boxed.

Sometimes, information as valuable as old marriage records is kept boxed in an attic (or possibly a basement) for decades until someone uncovers it.

Many of these items come boxed with a classy black velvet background.

Tinned, boxed, or specialty tea favors can cost up to several dollars or more.

If the couple getting married enjoys a particular show, find them a boxed DVD set of the series.

Affix small paper beach parasols to boxed or bagged candies.

Baffle boxed comforters are more expensive than sewn-through comforters.

If planting a boxed grape vine, remove it from the box and follow directions.

While some gardeners say you can plant the entire thing, box and all, many boxed plants have a plastic liner.

The garden area is contained within the boxed planting area.

Like all jewelry in this collection it comes boxed for gift giving.

It closes with a joint and catch lock and also comes gift boxed.

Each piece is done with an inspirational message and comes boxed for gift giving.

Many are gift boxed with a poem about friendship, while others have friendship messages engraved on them.

Boxed Greens was established in 1996 and is committed to creating an affordable way for consumers to enjoy organic fruits and vegetables.

In addition, many big box retailers, such as Wal-Mart, now offer an organic produce section and organic boxed products throughout the store.

Boxed and ready to cook, these mixtures add variety and convenience to your organic table.

Choose organic produce and fresh foods, and buy conventional cereals, boxed items, and nonperishables.

Annie's Homegrown boxed macaroni and cheese has all of the convenience of the conventional macaroni and cheese, but without the additives.

Some video games sell boxed versions in retail stores, then sell subscriptions to online access to game servers that allow gamers to play against other people.

Many consider Black Box wine as one of the better brands of boxed wines in terms of flavor.

Black Box founder Ryan Sproule traveled to Europe several years ago and discovered that fine European winemakers were creating fresh tasting, high quality, high-value premium wines by offering boxed wines.

Returning to the United States, Sproule discovered that there was a market for premium quality boxed wines.

While boxed wine often brings to mind images of low quality wines, many fine wine makers are discovering that there are advantages to creating and offering boxed wines.

Immediately drinkable - While some wines in bottles need some age under them in order to soften the tannins and make them ready to drink, a boxed wine is always ready to drink.

Less expensive - Boxed wine is generally cheaper than most brands of bottled wines and if you find the right brand of boxed wine, it is also surprisingly high in quality.

No refrigeration - Boxed wines don't require refrigeration after you open them.

Boxed wine does have some disadvantages as well.

Boxed wines lack the finesse and subtlety of a well-aged wine.

If you've long eschewed boxed wine, the wines from Black Box just may make you change your mind.

Thomas Angove, a winemaker from Australia, invented boxed wine and patented it in 1965.

Two years later, Charles Henry Malpas, along with Penfolds Wine, patented a plastic tap, which is still a feature of modern boxed wine.

Additionally, boxed wine avoids "cork taint," which is a culprit that has ruined many perfectly good bottles of wine that weren't consumed quickly enough after opening.

Thanks to vacuum-sealing, boxed wine can last up to four weeks after opening.

Boxed wine is also less expensive to produce, a savings generally passed on to consumers.

Since the cardboard box can easily be recycled, boxed wine is also more environmentally friendly than bottled.