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Definition of boxer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
men's wearshort undergarment for men
- He bought a new pair of silk boxers..
2.
sports fighterperson who fights as a sport
- The young boxer won his first professional match easily..
3.
animalsmedium-sized dog with a square-jawed muzzle
- The boxer barked loudly at the stranger.
4.
packingperson who packs items into boxes
- The boxer carefully packed the fragile items.
5.
mechanicsTECH. engine with cylinders on opposite sidesTECH.
- The car is powered by a boxer engine.
Images of boxer

short undergarment for men 
medium-sized dog with a square-jawed muzzle 
engine with cylinders on opposite sides
Expressions with boxer
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dismiss someone as defeated or unsuccessful
Don't count the boxer out just yet.
possibility of winning despite being an underdog
He has a boxer's chance to win the election.
men's underwear combining snug fit and longer legs
He prefers wearing boxer briefs for comfort.
loose men's underwear shaped like shorts, often with a front opening
He prefers wearing boxer shorts instead of briefs.
loose-fitting men's underwear covering waist to thighs
He bought a new boxer short for comfort.
ear injury from repeated hits
The fighter had a boxer's ear after many matches.
fracture of the hand's metacarpal bones
He was diagnosed with a boxer fracture after the fight.
Origin of boxer
English, box (fight) + -er (one who does)
Terms with boxer included in their meaning
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boxing category
boxer weighing between 126 and 135 pounds
boxing
boxer weighing between 118 and 126 pounds
boxing weight class
boxer in the welterweight class, professional or amateur
boxing
area where a boxer rests
boxing
distance a boxer's arm can extend
sports
person who practices boxing with a boxer
sports
boxer competing in a mid-range fighting weight category
boxing
boxer who spars with another for training
boxing
boxer known for delivering knockouts
boxing
person who assists a boxer during a fight
pro boxing
professional boxer weighing 160-175 pounds
boxing weight
boxer weighing between 112 and 118 pounds
boxing
boxer weighing between 135 and 140 pounds
boxing
boxer who fights for money
boxing term
boxer's most powerful and effective punch
boxing
person assisting a boxer during a match
boxing
boxer famous for strong punches
boxing
boxer holding all major championship titles
boxing
referee counts to eight for fallen boxer
boxing
boxer leading with the right hand
amateur boxing
amateur boxer weighing more than 201 pounds
boxing
boxer landing punches accurately and fairly
boxing
boxer who specializes in counterattacking opponents
boxing
boxer who fights at close range
Examples of boxer in a sentence
His boxers had a fun pattern. The boxer trained hard for the championship. A retired boxer opened a gym in the city. The boxer wagged its tail happily. A boxer requires regular exercise and attention. The boxer sealed the boxes with tape.
A skilled boxer, he ensured everything was secure. The motorcycle features a boxer engine for balance. Boxer engines are known for their smooth operation.
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- French:boxer, boxeur, ...
- German:Boxershorts, Boxer, ...
- Italian:boxer, boxeur, ...
- Spanish:calzoncillos, boxeador, ...
- Portuguese:boxer, pugilista, ...
- Chinese:四角裤, 拳击手, ...
- Japanese:ボクサーショーツ, ボクサー, ...
- Arabic:بوكسر, مُلاَكِم, ...
- Hebrew:בּוֹקְסֶר, מִתְאַגְרֵף, ...
- Russian:трусы, боксёр, ...
- Ukrainian:боксери, боєць, ...
- Hindi:बॉक्सर शॉर्ट्स, मुक्केबाज़, ...

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