outbox

¹

Or out-box

[out-boks]

noun

1. a boxlike tray, basket, or the like, as on a desk, for holding outgoing mail, messages, or work.

outbox

²

[out-boks]

verb (used with object)

1. to surpass in boxing.

   I've seen the champ outbox better fighters than this one.

outbox

/ ˈaʊtˌbɒks /

noun

1. (on a computer) a folder in a mailbox in which outgoing messages are stored and displayed

2. a US and Canadian name for out-tray

Word History and Origins

Origin of outbox¹

First recorded in 1970–75; out- + box ¹

Origin of outbox²

First recorded in 1860–65; out- + box ²

Example Sentences

"I think Canelo's size will play a big part in this, Crawford is coming up a few weight divisions and there will be a size difference between them, Canelo's so powerful at that weight. Crawford's skills will be his biggest advantage and he could possibly outbox Canelo, but I think Canelo will be too big and too strong and I think he will win on points."

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Usyk will be able to outbox and outmanoeuvre him.”

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Featherweight Raven Chapman: "Fury will outbox Uysk, keeping him long by using his size and reach advantage. Fury will win on points."

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I should have just gone for it because I could not outbox him for 12 rounds.

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Dubois can't hope to outbox Usyk over 12 rounds, but he can apply some sensible pressure.

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