airgraph

UK
/ˈeəɡrɑːf/
US
/ˈɛrɡræf/

Translations

airgraphnoun
airgraphs
pl
UK
/ˈeəɡrɑːf/
US
/ˈɛrɡræf/
During World War II, soldiers often sent airgraphs to their families.
Во время Второй мировой войны солдаты часто отправляли аэрограммы своим семьям.
Synonyms
airgraphadjective
UK
/ˈeəɡrɑːf/
US
/ˈerɡræf/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "airgraph letter")

Definitions

airgraphnoun
A type of letter or message that was photographed and sent as a microfilm during World War II to save space and weight in transport.
During the war, soldiers often sent airgraphs to their families to keep in touch.
The photographic microfilm postal service used to transmit such messages.
Airgraph dramatically reduced the burden on wartime mail services.
airgraphadjective
Relating to or functioning by means of the airgraph service.
The airgraph letter reached London in just a few days.