in box

step backwards, in boxing v

v pedal backwards on a bicycle v step backwards, in boxing v modify one's opinion, make it less strong

reduce in rank v reduce to bankruptcy v change directions suddenly v emerge from the surface of a body of water v break down, literally or metaphorically v do a break dance v exchange for smaller units of money v destroy the completeness of a set of related items v make the opening shot that scatters the balls v separate from a clinch, in boxing v go to pieces v break a piece from a whole v become punctured or penetrated v pierce or penetrate v be released or become known

A blow in the face, as in boxing

a posture of defence in boxing or fencing