verb
- past tense of shadowbox: to practice boxing by fighting against an imaginary opponent
Usage: sports
Examples
- The boxer shadowboxed for ten minutes to warm up before the match.
- She shadowboxed in front of the mirror to improve her technique.
- He shadowboxed every morning as part of his fitness routine.
- The trainer watched as his student shadowboxed with perfect form.
- After the injury, she shadowboxed instead of sparring with partners.
- The fighter shadowboxed backstage before entering the ring.