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Shadowboxing

noun, verb

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

From shadow + boxing.

Etymology 2

From shadow + boxing.

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