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All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him.
Jack Dempsey

Meaning of "boxing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BOXING

boxing  [ˈbɒksɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOXING

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conjunction
determiner
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Boxing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOXING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

boxing

Boxing

Boxing is a combat sport in which two people engage in a contest of strength, speed, reflexes, endurance, and will, by throwing punches with gloved hands against each other. Amateur boxing is both an Olympic and Commonwealth sport and is a common fixture in most of the major international games—it also has its own World Championships. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of one- to three-minute intervals called rounds. The result is decided when an opponent is deemed incapable to continue by a referee, is disqualified for breaking a rule, resigns by throwing in a towel, or is pronounced the winner or loser based on the judges' scorecards at the end of the contest. The origin of boxing may be its acceptance by the ancient Greeks as an Olympic game in BCE 688. Boxing evolved from 16th- and 18th-century prizefights, largely in Great Britain, to the forerunner of modern boxing in the mid-19th century, again initially in Great Britain and later in the United States.

Definition of boxing in the English dictionary

The definition of boxing in the dictionary is the act, art, or profession of fighting with the fists, esp the modern sport practised under Queensberry rules.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOXING


autosexing
ˈɔːtəʊˌseksɪŋ
beatboxing
ˈbiːtˌbɒksɪŋ
chessboxing
ˈtʃɛsˌbɒksɪŋ
coaxing
ˈkəʊksɪŋ
fixing
ˈfɪksɪŋ
foxing
ˈfɒksɪŋ
letterboxing
ˈlɛtəˌbɒksɪŋ
match-fixing
ˈmætʃˌfɪksɪŋ
mixing
ˈmɪksɪŋ
multiplexing
ˈmʌltɪpleksɪŋ
nitrogen-fixing
ˈnaɪtrədʒənˌfɪksɪŋ
perplexing
pəˈpleksɪŋ
relaxing
rɪˈlæksɪŋ
shadow-boxing
ˈʃædəʊˌbɒksɪŋ
taxing
ˈtæksɪŋ
vexing
ˈvɛksɪŋ
waxing
ˈwæksɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOXING

boxer shorts
boxer´s ear
boxercise
boxers
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boxful
Boxgrove man
boxhaul
boxily
boxiness
Boxing Day
boxing glove
boxing match
boxing ring
boxkeeper
boxlike
boxroom
boxthorn
boxwallah
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WORDS THAT END LIKE BOXING

according
accounting
acting
adding
advertising
amazing
anything
banking
be on to a good thing
becoming
beginning
being
booking
breaking
bring
building
kick boxing
price-fixing
spot fixing
vision mixing

Synonyms and antonyms of boxing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BOXING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «boxing» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of boxing

Translation of «boxing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOXING

Find out the translation of boxing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of boxing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «boxing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拳击
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

boxeo
570 millions of speakers

English

boxing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मुक्केबाजी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُلاكَمَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бокс
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pugilismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বক্সিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

boxe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tinju
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Boxen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ボクシング
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

권투
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tinju
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quyền Anh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குத்துச்சண்டை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बॉक्सिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

boks
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pugilato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pięściarstwo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бокс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

box
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πυγμαχία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

boks
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

boxning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

boksing
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of boxing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOXING»

The term «boxing» is very widely used and occupies the 7.658 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOXING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «boxing» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «boxing» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about boxing

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10 QUOTES WITH «BOXING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word boxing.
1
Jonathan Ames
A lot of writers, probably because they're sensitive, which makes them want to be writers, have fears about their masculinity, so they overcompensate by having an interest in boxing and tough-guy things.
2
Alexis Arguello
Boxing gave me the opportunities to grow into the person that I am today.
3
Joseph Barbera
In those days, boxing was very glamorous and romantic. You listened to fights on the radio, and a good announcer made it seem like a contest between gladiators.
4
Gael Garcia Bernal
A boxing workout is the heaviest thing, but it's the best. The worst part is that boxing gyms are the smelliest things in the universe. You have to lie down on the floor, where everyone has been sweating and spitting, and do 1,000 situps and push-ups.
5
Frank Bruno
Boxing is the toughest and loneliest sport in the world. You've got all the fans, lots of hangers-on jumping up and shouting different words. But when you actually go in the ring, it's a very lonely and scary place. It's just you and the other guy.
6
Cara Castronuova
Even though I had been boxing, I had no idea I could beat somebody in the ring. And I had no idea I could really take a punch. When I realized that, I really started taking off.
7
Miguel Cotto
I was like any other kid: very normal, I can say. I just was a simple kid that came from a humble family and was taught by my father to be a family man and be committed to them. I stepped into boxing following my older brothers.
8
Miguel Cotto
To be the first Puerto Rican to win a world title in four divisions would be an achievement. Gomez, Benitez, there have been a lot of good fighters from Puerto Rico before me. When I started boxing, Tito Trinidad was our big star.
9
Miguel Cotto
As everyone in boxing knows, styles makes fights.
10
Jack Dempsey
All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOXING»

Discover the use of boxing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to boxing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Boxing: The Complete Guide to Training and Fitness
An easy-to-understand, fully illustrated guide to health and fitness with the art of boxing.
Danna Scott, 2000
2
Boxing
Fink's inimitable style captures the grace, beauty, and paternal love that are the foundations of this brutal contact sport.
Larry Fink, Bert Randolph Sugar, 1997
3
Boxing Mastery: Advanced Technique, Tactics, and Strategies ...
This guide to the finer points of boxing provides the wisdom needed to make the transition from enthusiastic beginner to proficient pugilist.
Mark Hatmaker, 2004
4
Boxing and Society: An International Analysis
Describes and analyzes the history of boxing, including the progress of prize fighting, its role in Northern Ireland and Cuba, and the boxing subculture of the early 1980s in the United States
John Sugden, 1996
5
Boxing
Features photographs of eighteen boxing champions and includes brief profiles of their lives and careers
Richard Aujard, Christian Delcourt, Don King, 1997
6
On Boxing
A reissue of bestselling, award-winning author Joyce Carol Oates' classic collection of essays on boxing.
Joyce Carol Oates, 2009
7
Boxing: Advanced Tactics and Strategies
This book offers a concise collection of drills, tips, exercises and strategies designed to take the novice boxer to the next level.
Robert Michael Onello, 2007
8
The Ultimate Book of Boxing Lists
Also included are original lists contributed exclusive to this book by more than 25 top personalities from boxing and beyond, including Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Oscar De La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins, and more.
Bert Randolph Sugar, Teddy Atlas, 2011
9
Boxing Fitness
The Best Boxing Fitness Book in the World!Whether you're serious about boxing or just serious about getting in shape this book will help.
Ian Oliver, 2007
10
The Berlin Boxing Club
Sydney Taylor Award-winning novel Berlin Boxing Club is loosely inspired by the true story of boxer Max Schmeling's experiences following Kristallnacht.
Robert Sharenow, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOXING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term boxing is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Mayweather stripped of WBO boxing title
Floyd Mayweather was stripped by the World Boxing Organization of the welterweight world title he won by beating Manny Pacquiao two ... «Bangkok Post, Jul 15»
2
Michelle Watt's funeral: Devastated boxing hero dad Jim Watt leads …
Heartbroken boxing legend Jim Watt fought back the tears as he was joined by hundreds in saying farewell to his daughter Michelle. «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Now, a formal body to run pro-boxing in India
NEW DELHI: Amateur boxing in India might be in shambles but professional boxing is all set to get a massive fillip in the country with the launch ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
4
Against the odds, PG Tondo looks to make boxing dream come true
Anyone who believes the sport of boxing is populated by bullies and thugs should sit down for a few minutes with Canadian national team ... «Toronto Sun, Jul 15»
5
Boxing: Wladimir Klitschko to Put Heavyweight Titles on the Line …
WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko will put his titles on the line in a bid to defend for the 19th consecutive time ... «Sherdog.com, Jul 15»
6
Boxing reality show seeks contestants in Dubai
White Collar Dubai will air on OSN Sports HD in September and will show how white collar workers in the emirate can become boxing ... «ArabianBusiness.com, Jul 15»
7
Boxing antitrust suit implicates ex-Waddell & Reed manager
The lawsuit alleges that Media Group Holdings formed a partnership with boxing promoter Alan Haymon, who used the money from Waddell ... «Kansas City Business Journal, Jul 15»
8
Jerry Collins to be honoured with Inga Tuigamala organised boxing
Jerry Collins will be honoured in Samoa today with a boxing match ... in the All Blacks jersey) will attend tonight's boxing match scheduled for ... «TVNZ, Jul 15»
9
New book spotlights long-forgotten boxing champion
Dettloff chased his own dreams of boxing glory while growing up Old Bridge. Soon after stumbling across a photo in Sports Illustrated of George ... «MyCentralJersey.com, Jul 15»
10
VIDEO: Gloveworx combines boxing, interval training
Owner Leyon Azubuike says boxing offers a great workout while taking pressure off your joints versus running on a treadmill for hours. «KABC-TV, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Boxing [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/boxing>. Apr 2024 ».
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