mail drop

1. A receptacle or slot for the delivery of mail.

2. An address or place at which a nonresident person receives mail, often of a secret nature.

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mail drop

chiefly US and Canadian a receptacle or chute for mail

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mail′ drop`

1. a receptacle or slot into which incoming mail is placed for pickup.

2. drop (def. 13).

[1970–75]

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* Beware of promoters who are not locally based, provide no telephone number and who use a post office box or mail drop rather than a full street address.