boxer
boxer Lexical Profile
boxer Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person who competes in the sport of boxing, either professionally or as an amateur.
"The heavyweight boxer trained for months before the championship title fight."
A medium-sized, short-haired breed of working dog developed in Germany, known for its strong, square jaw and energetic nature.
"The energetic boxer bounded across the yard to fetch the tennis ball."
An internal combustion engine with cylinders arranged in two banks on opposite sides of the crankshaft (often referred to as a flat engine).
"The vintage sports car features a powerful six-cylinder boxer engine that significantly lowers its center of gravity."
Word Nuance & Usage
When used in the plural form ('boxers'), the word often functions as a plurale tantum referring to loose-fitting men's underwear, distinct from the singular forms referring to athletes or animals.
• Rhymes for boxer
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'box' (to fight with fists) plus the agent suffix '-er'. The dog breed is thought to be named for its tendency to play by standing on its hind legs and 'boxing' with its front paws.
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