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boxer
1[ bok-ser ]
noun
- a person who fights as a sport, usually with gloved fists, according to set rules; prize-fighter; pugilist.
- one of a German breed of medium-sized, stocky, short-haired, pug-faced dogs having a brindled or tan coat with white markings.
- boxers. boxer shorts.
Boxer
2[ bok-ser ]
noun
- a member of a Chinese secret society that carried on an unsuccessful uprising, 1898–1900 dzİRlDz, principally against foreigners, culminating in a siege of foreign legations in Peking (now Beijing) that was put down by an international expeditionary force.
boxer
1/ ˈɒə /
noun
- a person who boxes, either professionally or as a hobby; pugilist
- a medium-sized smooth-haired breed of dog with a short nose and a docked tail
Boxer
2/ ˈɒə /
noun
- a member of a nationalistic Chinese secret society that led an unsuccessful rebellion in 1900 against foreign interests in China
- ( as modifier )
the Boxer Rebellion
Word History and Origins
Origin of boxer2
Word History and Origins
Origin of boxer1
Example Sentences
He was taken to hospital as part of standard procedure for boxers after a gruelling bout.
But it was tough because I was already on another movie called “Giant,” which is about the boxer Prince Naseem Hamed.
Neither boxer could land the telling blow but it was the experience of Eubank, 35, which prevailed as all three judges scored it 116-112.
The Brighton boxer says he has learned to accept, even "relish", the villain tag.
But so much has happened outside of the ring that we have forgotten, or perhaps never had the opportunity to truly find out, how good a boxer Benn actually is.
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