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packing
noun pack·ing \ˈpa-kiŋ\
: the act or process of putting things into bags or boxes
: material that is used to hold or protect things so that they can be moved or sent somewhere
Full Definition of PACKING
1
a : the action or process of packing something; also : a method of packing b : the processing of food and especially meat for future sale
2
: material (as a covering or stuffing) used to protect packed goods (as for shipping); also : material used for making airtight or watertight <packing for a faucet>
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First Known Use of PACKING
14th century
Medical Dictionary
packing
noun pack·ing \ˈpak-iŋ\
Medical Definition of PACKING
1
: the therapeutic application of a pack <hemorrhage…could not be controlled by suture or packing—Journal of the American Medical Association>
2
: the material used in packing
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