noun
- 1
A bag or wallet.
- 2
A bag containing letters to be delivered by post.
- 3
The material conveyed by the postal service.
“Don't forget to pick up the mail on your way.”
- 4
A stagecoach, train or ship that delivers such post.
- 5
The postal service or system in general.
“He decided to send his declaration by mail.”
- 6
The letters, parcels, etc. delivered to a particular address or person.
- 7
Electronic mail, e-mail: a computer network–based service for sending, storing, and forwarding electronic messages.
- 8
A trunk, box, or bag, in which clothing, etc., may be carried.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
(ditransitive) To send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail.
- 2
(ditransitive) To send by electronic mail.
“Please mail me the spreadsheet by the end of the day.”
- 3
To contact (a person) by electronic mail.
“I need to mail my tutor about the deadline.”
Synonyms
noun
- 1
Armour consisting of metal rings or plates linked together.
- 2
A contrivance of interlinked rings, for rubbing off the loose hemp on lines and white cordage.
- 3
Any hard protective covering of an animal, as the scales and plates of reptiles, shell of a lobster, etc.
- 4
A spot on a bird's feather; by extension, a spotted feather.
verb
- 1
To arm with mail.
- 2
To pinion.
noun
- 1
An old French coin worth half a denier.
- 2
A monetary payment or tribute.
- 3
Rent.
- 4
Tax.
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