noun
Meaning 1
A slot in a wall or door through which mail is delivered.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: letterbox
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
mail slot
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noun
Meaning 2
A designated storage location for interprocess messages.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
a slot (usually in a door) through which mail can be delivered
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: slot
History
Etymology
From mail + slot.
Across languages
Translations
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Danish: brevsprække — slot for mail delivery
- Dutch: brievengleuf — slot for mail delivery
- Finnish: postiluukku — slot for mail delivery
- Finnish: kirjeluukku — slot for mail delivery
- German: Briefschlitz — slot for mail delivery
- German: Briefkasten — slot for mail delivery
- Polish: skrzynka pocztowa — slot for mail delivery
- Scottish Gaelic: toll-litrichean — slot for mail delivery
- Spanish: ranura postal — slot for mail delivery
- Spanish: buzón tipo ranura — slot for mail delivery
- Swedish: brevinkast — slot for mail delivery