boxer
ˈbɒksə
boxer: short undergarment for men
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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..
boxer shorts briefs underwear
2.
sports fighterperson who fights as a sport
  • The young boxer won his first professional match easily..
fighter prizefighter pugilist
3.
animalsmedium-sized dog with a square-jawed muzzle
  • The boxer barked loudly at the stranger.
canine
4.
packingperson who packs items into boxes
  • The boxer carefully packed the fragile items.
packer wrangler
5.
mechanicsTECH.engine with cylinders on opposite sidesTECH.
  • The car is powered by a boxer engine.
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  • boxer: short undergarment for men
    short undergarment for men
  • boxer: medium-sized dog with a square-jawed muzzle
    medium-sized dog with a square-jawed muzzle
  • boxer: engine with cylinders on opposite sides
    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.

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

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.

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  1. French:boxer, boxeur, ...
  2. German:Boxershorts, Boxer, ...
  3. Italian:boxer, boxeur, ...
  4. Spanish:calzoncillos, boxeador, ...
  5. Portuguese:boxer, pugilista, ...
  6. Chinese:四角裤, 拳击手, ...
  7. Japanese:ボクサーショーツ, ボクサー, ...
  8. Arabic:بوكسر, مُلاَكِم, ...
  9. Hebrew:בּוֹקְסֶר, מִתְאַגְרֵף, ...
  10. Russian:трусы, боксёр, ...
  11. Ukrainian:боксери, боєць, ...
  12. Hindi:बॉक्सर शॉर्ट्स, मुक्केबाज़, ...
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