Meaning

A diorama or shallow display case, usually with a glass front..

Definitions by Sense

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.
5. To display in a shadowbox.
6. (boxing, martial arts) To practice moves without an actual opponent, often in front of a mirror.
7. To engage in evasive maneuvers; to avoid addressing something directly.
8. (figuratively) To argue with an imaginary enemy.

Example Sentences

Simply constructed of wood, a shadowbox sign frame 6 inches deep, 11 inches wide and 70 inches long is suspended over the stairway of the Scott Sotre, 124 Fifth Avenue, Jamestown, N.D.

To build a shadowbox into the normal sort of hollow-core wall, we first have to make darned sure where we want the thing, for once you start making a shadowbox, there's no going back unless you panel over the whole area with a new surface.

If you are going to make shadowboxes your hobby, your first consideration must be the room in which you want to place the shadowbox, not the room you want to build inside the shadowbox.

He put the shadowbox in Daddy's hands . When my father opened his eyes and recognized a display case neatly arranged with new or nearly new specimens of all of his missing World War II medals , badges , ribbons , and insignia, my father literally leapt from his seat with joy.

This book will show you how to make fabulous origami shadowbox frames to display your art in a beautiful and original way!

Display the movie with a shadowbox effect by clicking the Aspect Ratio button.of mine Luisa Ramirez.

This will eventually be framed in a shadowbox, I imagine.

Q. All right. Would they be of any significance in showing the jury through a shadowbox? A. I think they helped confirm the diagnosis.

Word Forms

• shadowboxes
• shadow-box
• shadow box
• shadowboxing
• shadowboxed

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