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COMMUNITY MAILBOX [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Equipment and Supplies
  • Mail Pickup and Distribution
DEF

A large, firmly anchored steel box comprising individual compartments, each serving one street address for mail delivery.

OBS

community mailbox; CMB: term and abbreviation used at Canada Post.

Key term(s)
  • community mail box
  • super mail box

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et fournitures (Postes)
  • Levée et distribution du courrier
DEF

Grande boîte en acier solidement ancrée dans le sol comprenant des compartiments individuels, chacun servant à la livraison du courrier d‘une adresse municipale.

OBS

boîte postale communautaire; BPCOM : terme et abréviation en usage à Postes Canada.

Spanish

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