shadowbox
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Synonyms: shadow box, shadow-box, shadowfax, showbox, shadowban
Antonyms: shadow box, shadow-box, shadowfax, showbox, shadowban
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Noun
- A diorama or shallow display case, usually with a glass front.
- A rectangular display area that is set off with a frame or drop shadow.
- A box with a light inside used for reading X-ray images.
- A shade that surrounds a lit display or screen to make it easier to read in bright environments.
Verb
- To display in a shadowbox.
Verb
- To practice moves without an actual opponent, often in front of a mirror.
- He was shadowboxing to keep fit and practice before the big fight.
- To engage in evasive maneuvers; to avoid addressing something directly.
- To argue with an imaginary enemy.
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