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mail

noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. (Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings

noun

  1. a conveyance that transports the letters and packages that are conveyed by the postal system

noun

  1. the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office

noun

  1. the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

noun

  1. any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered

verb

  1. cause to be directed or transmitted to another place

verb

  1. send via the postal service

Example sentences

the mail handles billions of items every day
he works for the United States mail service
in England they call mail ‘the post’
your mail is on the table
is there any post for me?
she was opening her post
send me your latest results
I'll mail you the paper when it's written
I'll mail you the check tomorrow

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