Word: MAILS
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Definition of MAILS
- A bag or wallet.
- A bag containing letters to be delivered by post.
- The material conveyed by the postal service.
"Don't forget to pick up the mail on your way."
- (ditransitive) To send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail.
- (ditransitive) To send by electronic mail.
"Please mail me the spreadsheet by the end of the day."
- To contact (a person) by electronic mail.
"I need to mail my tutor about the deadline."
- Armour consisting of metal rings or plates linked together.
- A contrivance of interlinked rings, for rubbing off the loose hemp on lines and white cordage.
- Any hard protective covering of an animal, as the scales and plates of reptiles, shell of a lobster, etc.
- To arm with mail.
- To pinion.
- An old French coin worth half a denier.
- A monetary payment or tribute.
- Rent.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "mails" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "mails" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MAILS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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How many syllables are in MAILS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MAILS:
- # the mails effect
- # master of mails
- # playing with mails
- # in terms of mails
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