noun
- A traditional Native American ball game played with a wooden stick and ball, similar to lacrosse.
Usage: Also called box lacrosse or indoor lacrosse when played in an enclosed arena.; Primarily associated with Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest and other regions.
Examples
- The team practiced boxla drills every weekend during the season.
- Boxla is an important cultural sport for many Indigenous communities.
- She learned to play boxla from her grandmother.
- The boxla tournament attracted players from across the region.
- Unlike field lacrosse, boxla is played indoors on a smaller court.