"boxwise" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: From box + -wise. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|box|wise}} box + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} boxwise (not comparable)
  1. In the form of a box. Tags: not-comparable
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