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Box: Another, and common name for a standard speaker enclosure. There are many variations in type, which are basically compromises between size, power handling, cost, frequency response, and many . . . View Full Definition

Junction Box: A rectangular metal or plastic box that provides a nexis (junction) for a homes electrical wiring system. Protects the wiring from the elements.

Selling Short Against The Box: Selling short stock that is actually owned by the seller but held in the box, meaning it is held in safekeeping. The seller borrows securities needed to cover as the stock in the box may be . . . View Full Definition

Carboxylic Acid: A carboxylic acid is an organic molecule with a -(C=O)-OH group. The group is also written as -COOH and is called a carboxyl group. The hydrogen on the -COOH group ionizes in water; carboxyl . . . View Full Definition

Sandbox: A game with an open world that provides players the freedom to tackle gameplay challenges in many different ways, or to make use of the environment and its contents however they wish.

Box-Frame: In horizontal scoring, the smaller box is used for 3 ball score, or bonus on mark. In vertical scoring, the left column-box is also used.

Penalty Box: The penalty box (sometimes called the sin bin or bin) is the area where a player sits to serve the time of a given penalty, for an offense not severe enough to merit outright expulsion from . . . View Full Definition

The Box: An area on the defensive side of the ball, directly opposite the offensive linemen and about 5 yards deep; having 8 players in the box means bringing in a defensive back, normally the strong . . . View Full Definition

Blue Box Policies: Direct payments, under the definition of 'production-limiting' measures as defined in Article 6 of the Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture, that are not subject to the commitment to reduc . . . View Full Definition

Box Score: The progression of the game as written in a series of boxes indicating hits, runs, errors and player substitutions of each inning played.