noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A form of solo exercise, involving throwing punches at the air, and not at an opponent. uncountable
2. 2
   sparring with an imaginary opponent (for exercise or training) wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of shadowbox form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

boutboxingfightinginfightingringspar

Etymology

From shadow + boxing.

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