Packing: meaning, definitions and examples
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packing
[ หpรฆkษชล ]
for travel
The act or process of putting things into containers or wrapping them up ready for moving or storing.
Synonyms
boxing, containerizing, wrapping
Examples of usage
- Make sure you have all the necessary supplies for packing.
- She started packing her suitcase for the trip.
- The packing of fragile items should be done with extra care.
for shipping
The materials used to protect goods in transit, especially to prevent breakage.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fragile items were securely protected with packing materials.
- He ordered extra packing to ensure the safety of the shipment.
for storage
Material used to protect goods when they are stored or transported.
Synonyms
cushioning, insulation, wrapping
Examples of usage
- The packing for the delicate china was carefully chosen.
- The packing of the furniture was essential to prevent damage.
Translations
Translations of the word "packing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น embalagem
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเคฟเคเค (Packing)
๐ฉ๐ช Verpackung
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengemasan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะฐะบะพะฒะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pakowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆขฑๅ (Konpล)
๐ซ๐ท emballage
๐ช๐ธ embalaje
๐น๐ท ambalaj
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ์ฅ (Pojang)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุนุจุฆุฉ (Ta'bia)
๐จ๐ฟ balenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ balenie
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ่ฃ (Bฤozhuฤng)
๐ธ๐ฎ pakiranje
๐ฎ๐ธ umbรบรฐir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแคแฃแแแ (Sheputva)
๐ฆ๐ฟ qablaลdฤฑrma
๐ฒ๐ฝ embalaje
Word origin
The word 'packing' originated from the Old English word 'pacian', meaning 'to pack'. It has been used for centuries to describe the act of putting things into containers or wrapping them up. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various contexts such as travel, shipping, and storage. Packing plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and protection of goods during transportation and storage.
See also: pack, package, packaging, packed, packer, packet, unpack.