What does mail bag mean?
Mail bag means A strong canvas bag used for the transportation of mail..
Mail bag
/ˈmeɪlˌbæɡ/ · noun
Meaning
A strong canvas bag used for the transportation of mail..
Definitions by Sense
- A strong canvas bag used for the transportation of mail.
- A smaller bag, slung from the shoulder, used by a mail carrier during the delivery of mail.
- (by extension, figurative) The correspondence received by a publishing entity such as a magazine or website.
Example Sentences
The communicating doors of adjoining vehicles are opened simultaneously by pressing a large push-button located a suitable height for a man loaded with mailbags to contact it with his shoulder; after a time-lag of seven seconds the doors close automatically.
In our mailbag this month, we've got no less than 12 letters from those of you who think that Jones should not have been benched.
Synonyms for mail bag
Antonyms for mail bag
Related Words
Word Forms
- mailbags
- mail bag
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mail bag?
Common synonyms include mailsack, postbag, mail pouch.
What is the opposite of mail bag?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use mail bag in a sentence?
The communicating doors of adjoining vehicles are opened simultaneously by pressing a large push-button located a suitable height for a man loaded with mailbags to contact it with his shoulder; after a time-lag of seven seconds the doors close automatically.
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