Shadowbox (Verb)
Meaning
Go through boxing motions without an opponent.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Mike warmed up by shadowboxing before his big fight to loosen up his muscles and focus.
- To prepare for the competition, she practiced her punching techniques by shadowboxing in front of a mirror.
- Lack of a sparring partner forced him to shadowbox and rely on his imagination for the rest of the session.
- Shadowboxing was a way for the boxer to perfect his footwork while visualizing a potential opponent.
- At the gym, he started shadowboxing, his fists flying as he jumped from side to side, honing his defensive skills.