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boxing

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbɑksɪŋ/ · UK /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing means: A sport in which two people wearing special gloves try to hit each other with their fists.

noun

FIGHTING SPORTA2

A sport in which two people wearing special gloves try to hit each other with their fists.

  • He enjoys watching boxing.
  • She bought new boxing gloves.
  • Their boxing match lasted six rounds.

Similar words: fisticuffs, pugilism, sparring

Common phrases: boxing match, boxing gloves, boxing ring

Questions about boxing

What does boxing mean?

A sport in which two people wearing special gloves try to hit each other with their fists.

What is boxing in other languages?

Türkçe: boks · Español: boxeo · Français: boxe · Deutsch: Boxen · Italiano: pugilato · 日本語: ボクシング

How do you pronounce boxing?

In American English /ˈbɑksɪŋ/; in British English /ˈbɒksɪŋ/.

How do you use boxing in a sentence?

He enjoys watching boxing. She bought new boxing gloves.

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