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bowyangs
plural-nounVery low / Archaic
/ˈbaʊjæŋz/Cords, straps, or string tied around the trouser legs below the knee to prevent them from dragging or catching.
bowyer
nounC2
/ˈbəʊjə(r)/A person who makes or sells bows for archery.
box
nounverbverb-transitiveA1
/bɒks/A rigid, typically square or rectangular container with sides, used for storage or transport.
box beam
nounC2 / Professional
/ˈbɒks ˌbiːm/A hollow, rectangular structural beam or girder constructed from metal plates or other materials.
box bed
nounLow
/ˈbɒks ˌbɛd/A bed enclosed on three sides by paneled walls, with a front that can be closed with doors or a curtain, historically used to conserve warmth and privacy.
box bolt
nounTechnical / Specific
/ˈbɒks ˌbəʊlt/A type of heavy-duty bolt, typically with a square head and a shank that is housed within a fixed box or case, often used for securing doors and gates.
box braid
nounLow
/ˈbɒks ˌbreɪd/A hairstyle for tightly curled or coiled hair, created by sectioning hair into square or box-shaped parts and then braiding each section individually close to the scalp.
box calf
nounC2
/ˈbɒks kɑːf/A fine, smooth leather made from the skin of a calf, traditionally tanned with chrome salts and characterized by a glossy, polished surface.
box camera
nounC1/C2
/ˈbɒks ˌkæm.rə/A simple, early type of camera with a basic box-shaped body and usually a fixed-focus lens.
box canyon
nounC1
/ˌbɒks ˈkæn.jən/A narrow canyon or gorge with steep, often vertical or overhanging walls, typically having only one entrance and forming a dead end.
box chronometer
nounVery Low
/ˈbɒks krəˈnɒm.ɪ.tə/A marine chronometer housed in a protective wooden box, used historically for precise timekeeping at sea to determine longitude.
box coat
nounRare
/ˈbɒks ˌkəʊt/A long, heavy overcoat, historically worn for driving carriages or as part of a formal uniform, characterized by its tailored structure and length.
box column
nounC1
/ˈbɒks ˌkɒl.əm/A vertical structural support or architectural element with a square or rectangular cross-section, resembling a box in shape.
box cornice
nounC2
/ˈbɒks ˌkɔː.nɪs/A type of cornice in architecture where the soffit (the underside) is enclosed by a horizontal panel, creating a 'boxed' appearance, often connecting the ceiling to the top of wall cabinets or the wall itself.
box cutter
nounC1
/ˈbɒks ˌkʌt.ər/A hand-held tool with a retractable sharp blade, used for cutting cardboard boxes and other packaging materials.
box day
nounA1
/bɒks/A rigid container, typically rectangular, with sides and often a lid.
box elder
nounC1
/ˌbɒks ˈeldə/A North American maple tree (Acer negundo) with compound leaves.
box frame
nounC1
/ˈbɒks ˌfreɪm/A rigid, rectilinear frame used in construction, typically for supporting a structure like a window, door, or load-bearing wall.
box girder
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈbɒks ˌɡɜː.dər/A structural beam with a hollow rectangular cross-section, providing high strength and rigidity.
box gutter
nounSpecialised
/ˌbɒks ˈɡʌtə(r)/A specific type of deep, rectangular-section gutter built into the structure of a roof, typically concealed behind a parapet or at a valley between roof slopes.

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