Meaning of 'mail'

noun

(Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings

Synonyms: chain mail

noun

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

noun

the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office

Example: "the mail handles billions of items every day"

Synonyms: post

noun

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

noun

any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered

Example: "your mail is on the table"

Synonyms: post

verb

cause to be directed or transmitted to another place

Synonyms: post

verb

send via the postal service

Example: "I'll mail you the check tomorrow"

Synonyms: get off