Box"ing, n. 1. The act
of inclosing (anything) in a box, as for storage or
transportation.
2. Material used in making boxes or
casings.
3. Any boxlike inclosure or recess; a
casing.
4. (Arch.) The external case of thin
material used to bring any member to a required form.
Box"ing, n. The act of fighting with the
fist; a combat with the fist; sparring. Blackstone.
Boxing glove, a large padded mitten or glove used
in sparring for exercise or amusement.