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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 BoxerRebellion, 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 member of a nationalistic Chinese secret society that led an unsuccessful rebellion in 1900 against foreign interests in China
( as modifier )
the Boxer Rebellion
boxer
2/ 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
Word History and Origins
Origin of boxer2
Word History and Origins
Origin of boxer1
Example Sentences
Since I was a little boy I wanted to be a professional boxer.
There was one boxer who eventually abandoned her walker.
Georgia O’Connor, a rising star boxer in England, has died at age 25.
A keen amateur boxer and footballer, he often posted images of himself working out, allowing PiS to present him as a strong candidate who would stand up for ordinary Poles and the country's national interests.
"This decision reflects concerns over the safety and wellbeing of all boxers, including Imane Khelif, and aims to protect the mental and physical health of all participants."
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