mail

mail1 [ meıl ] noun ***

1. ) uncount letters, packages, etc. that are delivered by the post office every day. British usually post:

The mail arrived early that morning.

I haven't had a chance to open my mail yet.

in the mail: There was nothing in the mail but a checkbook.

2. ) the mail the system for sending and delivering letters, packages, etc. to houses, offices, etc. British usually post:

by mail: All our goods can be ordered by mail.

in the mail: The letter must have gotten lost in the mail.

through the mail: He has received death threats through the mail.

3. ) uncount e-mail:

You've got mail.

4. ) uncount clothing made of small metal rings or pieces joined together, worn by soldiers in the past to protect their bodies: CHAIN MAIL

mail

mail 2 [ meıl ] verb transitive **

1. ) to send a letter, package, etc. to someone by mail. British usually post:

mail something to someone: Information is mailed regularly to all our members.

2. ) to send a message, document, etc. to someone by e-mail

,mail `out phrasal verb transitive

to send many copies of a letter, advertisement, etc. by mail at one time