boxing (n.)

"fighting with the fists as a sport," 1711, verbal noun from box (v.2). Boxing glove "padded glove used in sparring" is from 1805.

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box (v.2)

"to beat, thrash, strike with the fist or hand," late 14c., from box (n.2). Meaning "to fight with the fists" (intransitive), whether gloved or not, is from 1560s. Related: Boxed; boxing.

kickboxing (n.)

also kick-boxing, 1968, from kick (n.) + boxing (n.). Related: Kickbox (v.); kickboxer (1978).

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Definitions of boxing

boxing (n.)

fighting with the fists;

Synonyms: pugilism / fisticuffs

boxing (n.)

the enclosure of something in a package or box;

Synonyms: packing

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