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| pack [ pak ] |
noun (plural packs) |
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1. collection of things in package: a set of documents or other materials relating to a subject that are packaged together
  a free information pack
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2. commercial container: a container or piece of packaging holding several products or items of the same kind, or such a container and its contents
a pack of matches
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3. amount contained in pack: the contents of a pack, or the amount of something that can be contained in a pack
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4. amount of food preserved: an amount of food canned or preserved in a particular year or season
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5. large amount: a large amount of something
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informal
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a pack of lies
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6. zoology group of animals: a group of animals that live and hunt together, especially wolves or dogs
a pack of wolves
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7. large group of people acting together: a group of people who behave in the same way, especially a group whose behavior appears to be threatening, predatory, or criminal
always followed by a pack of photographers
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8. group of Cub Scouts: a local organized unit of Cub Scouts
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9. main body of competitors: the main body of competitors in a race or competition
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10. set of cards: a set of playing cards, comprising the four suits plus jokers
a pack of cards
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11. bag carried on back: a bag or bundle, especially one designed to be carried on a person's or animal's back
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12. parachute in container: a parachute, rigged, folded, and in its container ready for use
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13. geography
Same as pack ice
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14. medicine compress used in surgery: a wad of soft absorbent material applied to a wound or temporarily inserted into a body cavity to control bleeding or keep tissues dry during surgery
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15. medicine hot or cold pad: a compress placed on the body for medicinal purposes
an ice pack
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16. cosmetic paste: a quantity of moist material applied to part of the body, especially the face, for cosmetic purposes
a mud pack
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17. group of submarines or aircraft: a number of submarines, aircraft, or other military units who hunt and fight the enemy as a group
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verb (past and past participle packed, present participle pack·ing, 3rd person present singular packs) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb put belongings into container: to put personal belongings into a bag or other container for transportation
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2. transitive and intransitive verb put products in containers: to put something into a container or fill a container with something for sale, transport, or storage
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3. transitive verb make something into package or bundle: to make up a package or bundle, or wrap or roll something up in one
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4. transitive verb fill something with large quantity: to fill something, especially a limited space, tightly
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often passive
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The case was packed with books and letters.
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5. transitive and intransitive verb crowd into or fill place: to crowd into a place so that it is full or overfull, or to fill a place with people
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6. transitive verb fit something into limited time: to fit many different activities or events into a limited period of time
packed a lot of sightseeing into one weekend
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7. transitive verb comput
Same as compressv (sense 3)
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8. transitive and intransitive verb compact something or become compacted: to compact a substance such as snow or soil into a dense mass, or become densely compacted
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9. transitive verb press something around object: to wrap or press something in around an object to hold it firmly or protect it
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10. transitive verb medicine use pack on wound: to apply a medical pack to a wound or insert one into a body cavity
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11. transitive verb medicine apply compress to body part: to apply cold compresses to part of a patient's body in order to control body temperature
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12. transitive verb mechanical engineering seal something to prevent leakage: to seal a mechanical joint by inserting a layer of compressible material between the moving parts to prevent leakage of fluid
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13. transitive verb mechanical engineering fill cavity with grease: to fill a cavity containing bearings with grease
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14. transitive and intransitive verb carry gun: to carry a weapon, especially a gun
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informal
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15. transitive verb possess something as forceful capability: to be capable of delivering something that has a powerful or devastating effect
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informal
)
new computer packs a punch
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16. transitive verb load baggage onto animal: to put goods or belongings onto a horse, donkey, or other animal in order to transport them
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17. transitive and intransitive verb carry load: to be carrying something loaded usually on the back
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| [12th century. < Dutch or Low German pakken] |
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| pack·a·ble adjective |
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