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shad⋅ow⋅box

[shad-oh-boks]
–verb (used without object)
1. to make the motions of attack and defense, as in boxing, as a training or conditioning procedure.
2. to evade or avoid direct or decisive action.

Origin:
1915–20; shadow + box 2
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shad·ow·box   (shād'ō-bŏks')   
intr.v.   sha·dow·boxed, sha·dow·box·ing, sha·dow·box·es
To spar with an imaginary opponent, as for exercise or training purposes.
shad'ow·box'ing n.
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