mail

/meɪl/
noun
  1. Letters, packages, or other items sent through a postal system.
    • She received a lot of mail after her birthday.
    • The mail was delayed because of the snowstorm.
    • I check the mailbox every afternoon for mail.
  2. The postal system or service that delivers letters and packages.
    • Send the package by mail to save money.
    • I prefer email over regular mail for quick messages.
    • The company uses air mail for international orders.
  3. Armor made of small metal rings linked together, used in medieval times.
    • Chain mail was flexible and protected the wearer from sword cuts.
    • The knight wore a suit of mail into battle.
    • The museum displayed a shirt of mail from the 14th century.
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verb
  1. To send something through the postal system.
    • She mailed a birthday card to her friend in Canada.
    • Please mail this letter to your grandmother.
    • I will mail the documents tomorrow morning.
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