Packer: meaning, definitions and examples

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packer

 

[ หˆpรฆkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job

A person who packs items, typically for shipping or storage.

Synonyms

bundler, packager, wrapper.

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Word Description / Examples
packer

Used when referring to someone or something that packs items, often for shipping or moving.

  • The packer carefully put all the fragile items into the box
  • She worked as a packer in a warehouse
packager

Often used in the context of preparing products for sale, focusing on the packaging design and presentation.

  • The company hired a packager to design the new product's box
  • As a packager, she focuses on creating attractive packaging
wrapper

Refers to something used to cover or enclose an item, also commonly used in the context of food or gifts.

  • He used a wrapper to cover the leftover food
  • She carefully chose a beautiful wrapper for the gift
bundler

Refers to someone or something that ties or assembles things together into a bundle, often for transport or sale.

  • The farmer acted as a bundler, tying together stacks of hay
  • The software engineer worked as a bundler, combining different code files

Examples of usage

  • The packer carefully wrapped each item before placing it in the box.
  • She worked as a packer in a warehouse, packing orders for shipment.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A player who plays in the forward line of a football team, typically responsible for scoring goals.

Synonyms

forward, goal scorer, striker.

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packer

Generally used in logistics or warehousing to describe someone who packs goods for shipping or storage.

  • The packer carefully wrapped the items before placing them in the box for delivery
forward

Used in sports, especially soccer, to refer to an attacking player whose primary role is to score goals or assist in goals.

  • The forward dribbled past two defenders before scoring a goal
striker

Specifically refers to a type of forward in soccer, whose main responsibility is to score goals. Often positioned closest to the opponent's goal.

  • The striker took a powerful shot but was denied by the goalkeeper
goal scorer

A general term for a player who scores goals, applicable in various sports like soccer, hockey, or basketball.

  • The team celebrated their goal scorer after he netted the winning point

Examples of usage

  • The packer scored a hat-trick in the match.
  • He is known as a prolific packer, always finding the back of the net.
Context #3 | Noun

software

A tool used to create packages for software distribution.

Synonyms

bundler, installer, packager.

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Word Description / Examples
packer

Refers to a person or machine that packs items, often in a repetitive or mechanical manner. Suitable for contexts involving the preparation of goods for shipping or storage.

  • The packer prepared the boxes for shipment.
  • She works as a packer in the warehouse.
packager

Denotes a person or piece of software responsible for placing products or software into packages. Often used in manufacturing and software development.

  • The packager ensures that each product is properly sealed.
  • A good packager tool is essential for software distribution.
installer

Typically refers to a person or software that sets up equipment or software. Relevant for situations where something needs to be configured and made ready for use.

  • The installer will come tomorrow to set up the new air conditioning unit.
  • Make sure to run the installer to set up the application.
bundler

Used when referring to a person or tool that groups items together, often for the purpose of selling or managing them as a single unit. Commonly used in software and commercial settings.

  • In the software industry, a bundler combines multiple packages into one.
  • The bundler assembled the products into a promotional set.

Examples of usage

  • The developer used a packer to create an installer for the application.
  • This packer simplifies the process of bundling software components.

Translations

Translations of the word "packer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น empacotador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verpacker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengemas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะบัƒะฒะฐะปัŒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pakowacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒƒใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท emballeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ empaquetador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paketleyici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์žฅ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุจุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balรญrnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ baliฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…่ฃ…ๅทฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pakirer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรถkkunarmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒคแƒฃแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paker

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ empaquetador

Etymology

The word 'packer' originated from the Middle English word 'pak', which means to pack. It has been used in various contexts over the years, from packing items for shipping to playing a specific position in sports teams. The term has also evolved to include software packaging in the digital age.

See also: pack, package, packaging, packed, packet, packing, unpack.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,300, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.