- box (in theatre); booth (in restaurant, etc.)
Refers to a designated area or enclosure where people can sit or work, often providing some privacy or separation from the main space.
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They enjoyed watching the play from the box seats in the theater.
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Sitting in the booth at the restaurant allows for a more private dining experience.
- small rectangular building (e.g. telephone box)
Describes a physical structure that is typically small and has a specific purpose, like housing a telephone or providing shelter.
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There is an old telephone box remaining at the corner of the street.
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He waited inside the bus stop box in the rain.
- rectangular field area (batter's box, catcher's box)
Refers specifically to designated areas on a playing field used in sports, particularly baseball, where players take positions for specific actions.
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The batter is waiting in the box for the pitcher.
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The catcher is getting ready in his box.
- box (calfskin)
Indicates a type of leather made from the hide of a calf, often used in fine goods and crafts.
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She has a wallet made from box calf leather.
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These shoes are made from premium box leather.
- central 4x4 area (othello)
Refers to a specific zone on the game board of Othello, where the initial game pieces are placed, crucial for starting the game.
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In Othello, the initial pieces are placed in the central box.
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Players focus on the central box to strategize their moves.