letterboxing

/ˈlɛtərˌbɑksɪŋ/
noun
  1. A hobby or sport in which participants hide and find small containers (letterboxes) using clues, often in outdoor locations.
    • She started letterboxing after her friend showed her a logbook from a box they found.
    • We spent the weekend letterboxing in the national park, following clues to find hidden boxes.
    • Letterboxing is a fun way to explore new trails and discover hidden treasures.
  2. The formatting of a widescreen film to fit a standard-width screen by adding black bars above and below the image.
    • Some viewers dislike letterboxing because it reduces the visible screen area.
    • Letterboxing preserves the director's intended framing on a square television.
    • The DVD release includes the film in its original widescreen format with letterboxing.
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