Definition
Definition of shadowboxing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
training exerciseRare practice of boxing moves against an imaginary opponentRare
- He starts every morning with ten minutes of shadowboxing.
2.
metaphoricalRare engaging in a struggle with an imaginary enemyRare
- His arguments felt like shadowboxing against his own doubts.
Adjective
1.
metaphoricalRare engaging in indirect or simulated confrontationRare
- The debate felt like a shadowboxing match.
2.
sportsRare practicing boxing moves without an opponentRare
- He used shadowboxing techniques to improve his footwork.
Images of shadowboxing
practice of boxing moves against an imaginary opponent
Origin of shadowboxing
English, shadow (shade) + boxing (sparring)
Examples of shadowboxing in a sentence
She enjoys shadowboxing as a stress reliever. Her fears were just shadowboxing with reality. The debate turned into shadowboxing with hypothetical scenarios. Their negotiations were mere shadowboxing, with no real progress. The discussions turned into shadowboxing, avoiding the main issues. Shadowboxing drills are essential for beginners.
His shadowboxing routine improved his agility.
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- French:shadowboxing, simulé, ...
- German:Schattenboxen, indirekt, ...
- Italian:boxe all'ombra, simulato, ...
- Spanish:boxeo de sombra, simulado, ...
- Portuguese:treino de boxe imaginário, indireto, ...
- Chinese:打空气拳, 隔空对打的, ...
- Japanese:シャドーボクシング, 模擬的な, ...
- Arabic:مُلاكَمَة الظِّلّ, وَهْمي, ...
- Hebrew:אִיגְרוּף בָּאֲוִיר, מְדֻמֶּה, ...
- Russian:бой с тенью, имитационный, ...
- Ukrainian:тіньовий бокс, тіньовий, ...
- Hindi:छाया मुक्केबाजी, काल्पनिक, ...
Definition of shadowbox - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
displayRare US diorama or shallow display case with a glass frontRare US
- She arranged her medals in a shadowbox.
2.
medicalTECH. US box with a light inside for reading X-ray imagesTECH. US
- The doctor examined the X-ray on the shadowbox.
Verb
1.
- She tends to shadowbox when asked tough questions.
2.
boxing trainingRare US spar with an imaginary opponent as a form of trainingRare US
- He likes to shadowbox in the gym to improve his reflexes.
Images of shadowbox
diorama or shallow display case with a glass front 
box with a light inside for reading X-ray images
Origin of shadowbox
English, shadow (shade) + box (fight)
Examples of shadowbox in a sentence
He admired the intricate shadowbox at the museum. The technician adjusted the shadowbox for better clarity. Nurses use the shadowbox to check patient scans. Politicians often shadowbox during debates to avoid controversy. He shadowboxed around the issue instead of giving a straight answer. Boxers often shadowbox to perfect their techniques.
She decided to shadowbox to stay fit during the lockdown.
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- French:vitrine, éluder, ...
- German:Schaukasten, ausweichen, ...
- Italian:vetrina, evitare la questione, ...
- Spanish:vitrina, esquivar el tema, ...
- Portuguese:vitrine, evitar a questão, ...
- Chinese:展示盒, 回避, ...
- Japanese:シャドーボックス, はぐらかす, ...
- Arabic:صندوق عرض, تَجَنَّبَ المُوَاجَهَة, ...
- Hebrew:תֵּיבַת תַּצּוּגָה, לְהִתְחַמֵּק, ...
- Russian:витрина, уклоняться, ...
- Ukrainian:вітрина, ухилятися, ...
- Hindi:शैडोबॉक्स, टालमटोल करना, ...
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