"dead letter box" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: dead letter boxes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dead letter box (plural dead letter boxes)
  1. Synonym of dead drop; an espionage technique used to pass messages or items between two individuals at a secret, prearranged location. Synonyms: dead drop [synonym, synonym-of]
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