mail

A1
Pronunciation
/meɪ̯l/
/meɪ̯l/
Noun
16 definition(s)
1 Definition

A bag or wallet.

2 Definition

A bag containing letters to be delivered by post.

3 Definition

The material conveyed by the postal service.

Example Sentences
  • Don't forget to pick up the mail on your way.
4 Definition

A stagecoach, train or ship that delivers such post.

5 Definition

The postal service or system in general.

Example Sentences
  • He decided to send his declaration by mail.
6 Definition

The letters, parcels, etc. delivered to a particular address or person.

7 Definition

Electronic mail, e-mail: a computer network–based service for sending, storing, and forwarding electronic messages.

8 Definition

A trunk, box, or bag, in which clothing, etc., may be carried.

9 Definition

Armour consisting of metal rings or plates linked together.

10 Definition

A contrivance of interlinked rings, for rubbing off the loose hemp on lines and white cordage.

11 Definition

Any hard protective covering of an animal, as the scales and plates of reptiles, shell of a lobster, etc.

12 Definition

A spot on a bird's feather; by extension, a spotted feather.

13 Definition

An old French coin worth half a denier.

14 Definition

A monetary payment or tribute.

15 Definition

Rent.

16 Definition

Tax.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

(ditransitive) To send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail.

2 Definition

(ditransitive) To send by electronic mail.

Example Sentences
  • Please mail me the spreadsheet by the end of the day.
3 Definition

To contact (a person) by electronic mail.

Example Sentences
  • I need to mail my tutor about the deadline.
4 Definition

To arm with mail.

5 Definition

To pinion.