airmail

noun, verb — 4 senses

airmail

noun

/ˈɛə.meɪl/

Etymology From air + mail.

1

The system of conveying mail using aircraft.

  • to send a letter by airmail
2

The items of mail so carried.

Derived terms
airmail field

airmail

verb

Etymology From air + mail.

1

To send mail by air.

2

Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports To (unintentionally) throw the ball well over a fielder's head where that fielder is unable to make a play on the ball.

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