Letterbox - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈletəbɑːks|
Brit.
|ˈletəbɒks|
adjective
- (film) Transferred to home video formats while preserving the original aspect ratio, having black bars above and below the picture area.
noun
- A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or recepticle for this purpose.
- A delivery point for mail, a box, compartment or slot for this purpose.
- A delivery point for mail, a box, compartment or slot for this purpose.
verb
- (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.
Extra examples
I'll post the key through your letterbox when I leave.
The cards had been stuck through the letterbox.
Word forms
noun
singular: letterbox
plural: letterboxes
singular: letterbox
plural: letterboxes
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