boxer
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sər noun
1.
a person who fights as a sport, usually with gloved fists, according to set rules; prize-fighter; pugilist.
2.
one of a German breed of medium-sized, stocky, short-haired, pug-faced dogs having a brindled or tan coat with white markings.
3.
a person or thing that packs items into boxes.
4.
boxers, boxer shorts.
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translation of Chinese yìhé juǎn Righteous Harmony Fist, name of the militant policy of the yìhé tuán Righteous Harmony Group
translation of Chinese yìhé juǎn Righteous Harmony Fist, name of the militant policy of the yìhé tuán Righteous Harmony Group
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boxer (ˈbɒksə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a person who boxes, either professionally or as a hobby; pugilist |
| 2. | a medium-sized smooth-haired breed of dog with a short nose and a docked tail |
| Boxer (ˈbɒksə) | |
| —n | |
| a. a member of a nationalistic Chinese secret society that led an unsuccessful rebellion in 1900 against foreign interests in China | |
| b. (as modifier): the Boxer Rebellion | |
| [C18: rough translation of Chinese I Ho Ch'üan, literally: virtuous harmonious fist, altered from I Ho T'uan virtuous harmonious society] | |
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Word Origin & History
boxer
"fighter," late 15c., from box (n.2). The name of the breed of dog (1934), is from Ger. (the breed originated in Germany), itself taken from English boxer "fighter;" the dog so called for its pugnaciousness. Boxer shorts (1944) so called from their resemblance to the attire worn in the ring.
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There are three main horse characters clover & boxer and mollie the mare.
He is a dedicated friend to boxer and is sorely upset when boxer is taken away.
Note that a boxer is not necessarily limited to being described by one of these terms.
For a boxer to be effective using this style, he must be well rounded.
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