box out
Present Participle
boxing out
Past Tense
boxed out
Past Participle
boxed out
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(in basketball) to position oneself between an opponent and the basket to secure a rebound
- He used his strength to box out the taller player.
- She learned how to box out effectively during practice.
- He couldn't box out his opponent and lost the rebound.
- The player failed to box out, allowing an easy putback.
- She successfully boxed out her rival and grabbed the rebound.