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out-box

  [out-boks]
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–noun
a boxlike tray, basket, or the like, as on a desk, for holding outgoing mail, messages, or work.
Also called out-basket.

out⋅box

  [out-boks]
–verb (used with object)
to surpass in boxing: I've seen the champ outbox better fighters than this one.
Origin:
1860–65; out- + box 2
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out·box   (out'bŏks')   
n.  

  1. An electronic folder for outgoing e-mails or text messages.

  2. A container for outgoing documents, located in or near one's office or work area.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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