bow-shaped, a. arcuate, arcuated.

box, n. [receptacle], [chest], [case], coffer, carton, caddy, bandbox, [casket], caisson; ciborium, [pyx]; binnacle; [slap], [cuff], buffet, stroke.

box, v. [slap], [cuff]; spar.

boxing, n. sparring.

boy, n. lad, youngster, stripling, [master], [youth], [son], [minor], junior, youngling, cadet, [chap], urchin, bub, [sprig], callant, younker, hobbledehoy; gamin, gutter-snipe.

boyhood, n. [youth], [juvenility], juniority, nonage, [minority].

boyish, a. [juvenile], [immature], [childish], [youthful].

boy-servant, n. [page], [footboy]; [groom], [hostler], [lackey].

brace, v. [prop], [support], fortify, [buttress], [stay], [shore]; [strengthen], invigorate.

brace, n. [prop], [support], [shore], strut, [stay], stanchion; tension; [pair], [two].