letter box
n Chiefly Brit
1.
a. a slot, usually covered with a hinged flap, through which letters, etc. are delivered to a building
b. a private box into which letters, etc., are delivered
2. Also called postbox a public box into which letters, etc., are put for collection and delivery
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| Noun | 1. |  letter box - a numbered compartment in a post office where mail is put to be called forcompartment - a space into which an area is subdivided |
| 2. |  letter box - public box for deposit of mail maildrop - a drop where mail can be deposited pillar box - a red pillar-shaped letter box | |
| 3. |  letter box - a private box for delivery of mail box - a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid; "he rummaged through a box of spare parts" |
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