English dictionary

mail

/m/eI/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office

noun.communication

Examples
The mail handles billions of items every day.

He works for the United States mail service.

In England they call mail `the post'.

Synonyms mail service post postal service

Source: WordNet 3.0
a conveyance that transports the letters and packages that are conveyed by the postal system

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered

noun.group

Examples
Your mail is on the table.

Synonyms post

Source: WordNet 3.0
(Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings

noun.artifact

Synonyms chain armor chain armour chain mail ring armor ring armour ring mail

Source: WordNet 3.0
A spot.

noun

Source: webster1913
A small piece of money; especially, an English silver half-penny of the time of Henry V.

noun

Source: webster1913
A flexible fabric made of metal rings interlinked. It was used especially for defensive armor.

noun

Source: webster1913
A bag; a wallet.

noun

Source: webster1913

send via the postal service

verb.contact

Examples
I'll mail you the check tomorrow.

Synonyms get off

Source: WordNet 3.0
cause to be directed or transmitted to another place

verb.communication

Examples
I'll mail you the paper when it's written.

Synonyms post send

Source: WordNet 3.0
To arm with mail.

verb

Source: webster1913
To deliver into the custody of the postoffice officials, or place in a government letter box, for transmission by mail; to post; as, to <i>mail</i> a letter.

verb

Source: webster1913