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Packing: meaning, definitions and examples

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packing

 

[ หˆpรฆkษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

for shipping

The materials used to protect goods in transit, especially to prevent breakage.

Synonyms

packaging, padding, wrapping

Examples of usage

  • The fragile items were securely protected with packing materials.
  • He ordered extra packing to ensure the safety of the shipment.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น embalagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเค•เคฟเค‚เค— (Packing)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verpackung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengemasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฟะฐะบะพะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pakowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆขฑๅŒ… (Konpล)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท emballage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ embalaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ambalaj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์žฅ (Pojang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุจุฆุฉ (Ta'bia)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ balenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…่ฃ… (Bฤozhuฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pakiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umbรบรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒคแƒฃแƒ—แƒ•แƒ (Sheputva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qablaลŸdฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ embalaje

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,038 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.