shadowbox

shad·ow·box

S0309100 (shăd′ō-bŏks′)intr.v. sha·dow·boxed, sha·dow·box·ing, sha·dow·box·es To spar with an imaginary opponent, as for exercise or training purposes.

shad′ow·box′ing n.

shad′ow box`

n. a rectangular frame fronted with a glass panel, used to show and protect items on display. [1905–10]

shad•ow•box

(ˈʃæd oʊˌbɒks)

v.i. to go through the motions of boxing, without an opponent, as a training or conditioning procedure. [1915–20]

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Verb

shadowbox - go through boxing motions without an opponentathletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competitionbox - engage in a boxing match

shadowbox

shad·ow·box

shad′ow box`

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verb go through boxing motions without an opponent

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