boxing
/ˈbɒksɪŋ/noun
उच्चारण बॉक्सिंग
मुक्केबाज़ी, बॉक्सिंग
Basic word
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a sport in which two people fight each other with their hands, wearing very large thick gloves
मुक्केबाज़ी, बॉक्सिंग
- Mary Kom has won many medals in boxing.
- a boxing match
- He trains in boxing every evening at the gym.
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- Boxing needs speed, strength and fast reflexes.
- Nikhat Zareen became famous for her skill in boxing.
Synonyms pugilism prizefighting
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
boxing (uncountable noun)
Boxing is the sport; it is uncountable and takes no article. It is also used before nouns: boxing match, boxing ring.
Boxing खेल का नाम है; यह uncountable है और article नहीं लेता। यह noun के पहले भी आता है: boxing match, boxing ring।
- Boxing is popular in Haryana.
- The boxing ring was set up in the school hall.
do / take up / go in for boxing
For sports, use do, take up or go in for; 'play boxing' is not used.
खेलों के लिए do, take up या go in for आता है; 'play boxing' प्रयुक्त नहीं होता।
- Radhika took up boxing at fourteen.
- He does boxing after school.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas, 26 December, a holiday in Britain; it is unrelated to the sport.
Boxing Day क्रिसमस के बाद का दिन, 26 दिसंबर, है, जो ब्रिटेन में अवकाश होता है; इसका खेल से कोई संबंध नहीं।
- Shops hold big sales on Boxing Day.
boxing + noun
Modifier forms: boxing gloves, boxing coach, boxing federation, boxing champion.
Modifier रूप: boxing gloves, boxing coach, boxing federation, boxing champion।
- The boxing federation chose the team for the Asian Games.
+Collocations 4
boxing + noun
matchringglovescoachclubchampion
- She joined the boxing club near her college.
adjective + boxing
professionalamateurOlympicwomen'syouth
- Women's boxing has grown quickly in India.
verb + boxing
take upwatchtrain ingive uppromote
- He gave up boxing after a shoulder injury.
boxing terms
boutroundknockoutjabuppercut
- He won the bout with a knockout in the third round.
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- Boxing demands speed, balance and mental strength.
Boxing में गति, संतुलन और मानसिक शक्ति चाहिए।
- Radhika watched the boxing final with her brother.
राधिका ने अपने भाई के साथ बॉक्सिंग का फाइनल देखा।
- He wore thick boxing gloves for sparring practice.
उसने अभ्यास मुकाबले के लिए मोटे बॉक्सिंग दस्ताने पहने।
- India has produced several Olympic medallists in boxing.
भारत ने बॉक्सिंग में कई ओलंपिक पदक विजेता दिए हैं।
- Boxing Day cricket matches are a tradition in Australia.
ऑस्ट्रेलिया में Boxing Day का क्रिकेट मैच एक परंपरा है।
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✗ She plays boxing for her college.
✓ She boxes for her college.
For this sport the natural verb is box, or 'does boxing'; 'play boxing' is not idiomatic English.
इस खेल के लिए स्वाभाविक क्रिया box है, या 'does boxing'; 'play boxing' मुहावरेदार अंग्रेज़ी नहीं है।
✗ A boxing is a tough sport.
✓ Boxing is a tough sport.
Boxing is uncountable and takes no 'a'.
Boxing uncountable है और 'a' नहीं लेता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Boxing, wrestling and karate are combat sports with different rules.
Boxing, wrestling और karate अलग नियमों वाले combat खेल हैं।
Punching with padded gloves above the waist.
कमर के ऊपर गद्देदार दस्तानों से मुक्का मारना।
- Boxing needs speed.
Grappling and throwing on a mat.
चटाई पर पकड़ना और पटकना।
- Wrestling is a traditional Indian sport.
A Japanese martial art using kicks, strikes and blocks.
लात, प्रहार और रोक वाली जापानी मार्शल आर्ट।
- She earned a black belt in karate.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Mary Kom is an Indian boxer who won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics and is a six-time world champion.
Mary Kom एक भारतीय मुक्केबाज़ हैं जिन्होंने 2012 London Olympics में कांस्य पदक जीता और वे छह बार विश्व चैंपियन रही हैं।