noun Download 🔗Share Free postage, a right exercised by governments (usually with definite article). Examples : "During election season, we see the franks used extensively by politicians sending campaign mail. " government politics right Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The notice on an envelope where a stamp would normally be found. Examples : "The mail from the government office arrived without a stamp; instead, it had franks in the corner, showing it was sent free of charge. " stationery communication writing sign Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To place a frank on an envelope. Examples : ""The secretary has to franks all the outgoing business mail before it's sent to the post office." " stationery communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To send by public conveyance free of expense. Examples : "Because the senator championed veterans' rights, the post office will franks letters from veterans to government agencies. " politics government communication service Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A hot dog or sausage. Examples : "Buy a package of franks for the barbecue." food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The grey heron. Examples : "We spotted several franks standing motionless in the shallow water, patiently waiting to catch fish. " animal bird nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To shut up in a frank or sty; to pen up; hence, to cram; to fatten. Examples : "The farmer franks the pigs in the sty each evening to protect them from predators. " animal agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading