Alternative spelling of box spring

A box-shaped frame into which is a set of spiral springs, upon which rests a bed mattress.

plural of box-spring

A box containing a telephone for use in emergency, usually mounted on a post in an area where normal access to telephones is inconvenient (such as on an interstate highway or a very long highway bridge)

A container for stationery such as pencils, pens, rubber, correction fluid, etc.

Alternative form of box turtle

A turtle of the genus Terrapene (the North American box turtles), of Cuora or Pyxidea (the Asian box turtles), characterised by having a domed shell that is hinged at the bottom, allowing the animal to close its shell tightly to escape predators.

Pertaining to a product sold by merchants at a discount, because the item was returned but found not to be defective.

(idiomatic) A source of unforeseen trouble.

(Greek mythology) A box given to Pandora by Zeus, whose instructions stated that it must not be opened, and were then ignored, leading to disastrous consequences.