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letterbox
This term primarily describes the physical interface between a delivery person and a recipient, evoking a sense of anticipation or routine associated with receiving correspondence. In British English, it frequently refers specifically to the narrow aperture in a door, whereas in other dialects, it may encompass the entire receptacle.
In the context of cinematography, the term shifts from a physical object to a visual technique. It describes the intentional use of black bars to maintain a widescreen aspect ratio on a standard screen, creating a professional, cinematic aesthetic that prevents the distortion of the original image.
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Check the letterbox to see if the package arrived.
The old wooden letterbox was peeling from years of rain.
The movie was presented in a letterbox format to maintain its cinematic feel.
I hate it when the video is letterboxed on my old television.
He peered through the letterbox to see who was standing on the porch.
The postman pushed the envelope through the letterbox and walked away.