As nouns the difference between mailslot and letterbox
is that mailslot is an alternative spelling of lang=en while letterbox is a collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.
As an adjective letterbox is
transferred to home video formats while preserving the original aspect ratio, having black bars above and below the picture area.
As a verb letterbox is
to transfer a widescreen motion picture to home video formats while preserving the original aspect ratio, with the placing of black bars above and below the picture area.
letterbox
English
Alternative forms
* letter box
Adjective
(-)
(film) Transferred to home video formats while preserving the original aspect ratio, having black bars above and below the picture area.
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Noun
(letterboxes)
A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.
A delivery point for mail, a box, compartment or slot for this purpose.
Synonyms
* (collection and delivery point) mailbox
* (collection point) post box
* (collection point) (UK) pillar box
* (delivery point) (US) mail slot
External links
* (collection) (Post box)
* (delivery point) (Letter box)
Verb
(es)
(film) To transfer a widescreen motion picture to home video formats while preserving the original aspect ratio, with the placing of black bars above and below the picture area.
Related terms
* full screen
* pan and scan
* pillarbox
* tilt and scan
* widescreen
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