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pack



[ ˈpak]



pack   
noun
[ˈpak]

Definition of pack

 (Entry 1 of 4)

1a : a bundle arranged for convenience in carrying especially on the back
b : a group or pile of related objects
c(1) : a number of individual components packaged as a unit
//a pack of gum
(2) : container
(3) : a compact unitized assembly to perform a specific function
(4) : a stack of magnetic disks in a container for use as a storage device
2a : the contents of a bundle
b : a large amount or number : heap
//a pack of lies
c : a full set of playing cards
3a : an act or instance of packing
b : a method of packing
4a : a set of persons with a common interest : clique
b : an organized unit (as of Cub Scouts)
5a(1) : a group of domesticated animals trained to hunt or run together
(2) : a group of often predatory animals of the same kind
//a wolf pack
(3) : a large group of individuals massed together (as in a race)
b : wolf pack
6 : a concentrated or compacted mass (as of snow or ice)
7 : absorbent material (such as gauze pads) used to apply medicine or moisture or to press upon a body part or plug an opening (as to stop bleeding) — see ice pack sense 2
8a : a cosmetic paste for the face
b : an application or treatment of oils or creams for conditioning the scalp and hair
9 : material used in packing

pack   
adjective

Definition of pack (Entry 4 of 4)

chiefly Scotland
: intimate

pack   
verb
packed; packing

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Verb (1)

packability \ ˌpa-​kə-​ˈbi-​lə-​tē \ noun
packable \ ˈpa-​kə-​bəl \ adjective


Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty

Synonyms: Noun


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Verb

pack, cram, and stuff mean to fill something to its limit or beyond. pack may be used for the act of filling up tightly in an orderly way.
//Pack a trunk. Or it may mean filling up something too much.
// People packed the room. cram usually is used when something has been filled in a forceful, careless, or disorderly way.
// She crammed everything into one small box. stuff means filling something as much as it will hold and often to the point of bulging.
// I stuffed my bag with apples.



Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
//In the first robbery in January, court documents say a man, later identified as Huricks, walked into the store around 4:50 a.m., took a pack of cigarettes and walked out.
— oregonlive, "Man found guilty of using homemade firearm to rob the same convenience store three times," 5 Nov. 2019
//Château de Chenonceau, Loire Valley The entire Loire Valley is a treasure trove of beautiful castles, but Château de Chenonceau easily rises to the top of the pack—both in terms of beauty and popularity.
— Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Most Beautiful Places in France," 5 Nov. 2019
//The suspects stole the victim’s pack of cigarettes and ran from the scene, police said.
— Robin Goist, cleveland, "Akron duo accused of arranging to meet victims through adult website, robbing and kidnapping them," 30 Oct. 2019
//The Irish rank second in the FBS at plus-10, while Michigan is toward the middle of the pack at minus-2.
— Chris Wassel, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, "Notre Dame @ Michigan odds, picks and best bets," 24 Oct. 2019
//Elliott was still in good shape until another caution flew, jumbling the front of the pack and giving Keselowski a chance.
— Dave Skretta, orlandosentinel.com, "Denny Hamlin wins chaotic NASCAR cut-off race at Kansas," 20 Oct. 2019
//For either a small corkage fee or in some cases nothing at all, patrons can tote their own bottle of wine, six pack and sometimes their favorite spirits (bringing your mixers is recommended).
— Camila Vallejo, courant.com, "These 21 Connecticut restaurants offer BYOB with no or low corkage fees," 8 Oct. 2019
//The special report by the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change paints a bleak picture of a world already suffering from rising temperatures, loss of snow packs and a fast-warming ocean.
— Peter Fimrite, SFChronicle.com, "UN climate panel finds growing risks to on oceans, glacial regions," 25 Sep. 2019
//Glue bottles to foam pack and attach rubber hose from bottle to respirator.
— Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, "Scuba Diver," 25 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
//Kate and her kids munched on food packed in lunchboxes with the trunk popped open and the royal mom taking a seat on the grass.
— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Kate Middleton Joined Fellow School Moms at a Local Pub — with the Help of a Secret Back Door!," 4 Nov. 2019
//The line uses a carbon-fiber plate packed in foam, which Nike’s research has found can make a runner more efficient.
— Marc Bain, Quartzy, "Will Nike’s shoes decide the New York City Marathon’s next winner?," 1 Nov. 2019
//Despite Gomez-Rejon’s admirable ambition, The Current War is bogged down by an effort to pack in too much.
— Mary Sollosi, EW.com, "Benedict Cumberbatch's long-awaited Thomas Edison drama The Current War lacks power," 1 Nov. 2019
//Authentic eats from my childhood include the egg foo young sandwiches my mother packed in my school lunches — a mini omelet with a Kraft single between two slices of bread.
— Melissa Hung, SFChronicle.com, "When comfort food means a heaping plate of Tex-Mex," 31 Oct. 2019
//The trailer was taken late last month after Rodger Perkins, Gwynn Shafer and Paul Yumlu packed fossils in it for this month’s Greater Little Rock Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.
— USA TODAY, "‘Nightmare’ roof, fire-starting drones, Pennywise Jeep: News from around our 50 states," 29 Oct. 2019
//This sentence is not as elegant or as dense as Jefferson at his best, but there is a lot packed in it.
— Richard Brookhiser, National Review, "The New York Manumission Society," 24 Oct. 2019
//Traditionally, recipes ask you to sift ingredients as a way to aerate them and guarantee consistency between cup measurements, since cups of unsifted flour will vary widely in weight depending on how tightly the flour was packed in the bag.
— Michelle Lopez, Bon Appétit, "The Baking Step You Can (Pretty Much Always) Skip," 23 Oct. 2019
//Her body was found later packed in a suitcase and dumped in a field, while Chan made off with her bank card, cellphone and other valuables.
— Kelvin Chan, chicagotribune.com, "Hong Kong formally withdraws the extradition bill that sparked protests," 23 Oct. 2019


First Known Use of pack

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Verb (2)

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1686, in the meaning defined above



History and Etymology for pack

Noun

Middle English, of Low German or Dutch origin; akin to Middle Low German & Middle Dutch pak pack

Verb (2)

obsolete pack to make a secret agreement

Adjective

perhaps from obsolete pack to make a secret agreement



Dictionary Entries near pack

pacifist

pacify

Pacinian corpuscle

pack

package

packageable

package advertising



Phrases Related to pack

a pack of lies

follow the pack

lead the pack/field

pack (someone or something) in

pack (something) up

pack a punch/wallop

pack away



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Synonyms & Antonyms of pack

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back
  • part of basic training is becoming accustomed to taking very long hikes with an 80-pound pack

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2 a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items
  • she tucked a small pack of lozenges into her bag

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3 a considerable amount
  • it took a pack of courage to stand up before that crowd and tell the truth

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4 a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
  • had run with a pack of hot-rodders when he was in high school

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pack

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of pack (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to close up so that no empty spaces remain
  • carefully pack the food containers so we'll have as much as possible for the picnic

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2 to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
  • I had packed the suitcase so tightly that it wouldn't close

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3 to support and take from one place to another
  • remember to pack several changes of clothing

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4 to wear or have on one's person
  • a private detective packing a weapon

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More Definitions forpack

pack

noun

English Language Learners Definition of pack

: a bag or bundle of objects that is carried on a person's or animal's back
: a small paper or cardboard package in which small things are sold
: the amount contained in one pack

pack

noun
\ ˈpak \

Kids Definition of pack

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a bundle arranged for carrying especially on the back of a person or animal
2 : a group of like persons or things
//a Cub Scout pack a wolf pack

pack

verb
packed; packing

Kids Definition of pack (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : to put into a container or bundle
//Pack your clothes.
2 : to put things into
//Have you packed a suitcase?
3 : to crowd into so as to make full : cram
//Students packed the auditorium.
4 : to send away
//Parents pack children off to school.

Other Words from pack

packer noun

pack

noun
\ ˈpak \

Medical Definition of pack

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a container shielded with lead or mercury for holding radium in large quantities especially for therapeutic application
2a : absorbent material saturated with water or other liquid for therapeutic application to the body or a body part — see cold pack, hot pack — compare ice pack
b : a folded square or compress of gauze or other absorbent material used especially to maintain a clear field in surgery, to plug cavities, to check bleeding by compression, or to apply medication

pack

transitive verb

Medical Definition of pack (Entry 2 of 2)

: to cover or surround with a pack
//packed it away from the operative field with gauze packs— R. P. Parsons specifically : to envelop (a patient) in a wet or dry sheet or blanket

pack

transitive verb

Legal Definition of pack

: to influence the composition of (as a political agency) so as to bring about a desired result
//pack a jury