nounπShareFree postage, a right exercised by governments (usually with definite article)."During election season, we see the franks used extensively by politicians sending campaign mail. "governmentpoliticsrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe notice on an envelope where a stamp would normally be found."The mail from the government office arrived without a stamp; instead, it had franks in the corner, showing it was sent free of charge. "stationerycommunicationwritingsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place a frank on an envelope.""The secretary has to franks all the outgoing business mail before it's sent to the post office." "stationerycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exempt from charge for postage, as a letter, package, or packet, etc."Because the senator franks all letters sent to constituents regarding official business, the post office delivers them without postage. "governmentcommunicationserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo send by public conveyance free of expense."Because the senator championed veterans' rights, the post office will franks letters from veterans to government agencies. "politicsgovernmentcommunicationserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hot dog or sausage."Buy a package of franks for the barbecue."foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe grey heron."We spotted several franks standing motionless in the shallow water, patiently waiting to catch fish. "animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pigsty."The farmer cleaned the franks every week to keep the pigs healthy and the smell down. "animalagricultureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shut up in a frank or sty; to pen up; hence, to cram; to fatten."The farmer franks the pigs in the sty each evening to protect them from predators. "animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
