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shadowbox

The English word “shadowbox” has 8 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A diorama or shallow display case, usually with a glass front.
  2. A rectangular display area that is set off with a frame or drop shadow.
  3. A box with a light inside used for reading X-ray images.
  4. A shade that surrounds a lit display or screen to make it easier to read in bright environments.

verb

  1. To display in a shadowbox.
  2. To practice moves without an actual opponent, often in front of a mirror.
  3. To engage in evasive maneuvers; to avoid addressing something directly.
  4. To argue with an imaginary enemy.

Etymology

From shadow + box (“cuboid container”).

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