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A bag used for storing or transporting things
“Your child should bend at the knees and grab the pack with both hands when lifting it to the shoulders.”
A (typically cardboard or paper) container used for holding items
“He checked his watch and walked to his dresser again for one more look before grabbing his wallet and a pack of mints.”
A group of people or animals sharing a common interest and relating together socially
“I perceive these are no knights, but only a pack of scoundrels.”
A set of things of the same kind or type
“Two jokers are typically included with each new pack of cards.”
A great number or amount of something
“Uncle Ed arrived with a pack of books in the boot of his car.”
A slatted wooden case used for transporting goods
A folding cover or holder, typically made of stiff paper or card, for storing loose papers
Goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft
A thick piece of soft material, typically used to fill space or to protect or shape something
A set of parts used to assemble something
A saddle designed to secure and carry goods on the back of an animal
A large bag made of a strong material, used for storing and carrying goods
To place and arrange compactly as in a pack, especially for storage or transport
“They will pack the merchandise neatly and securely in a box before it is dispatched.”
To wrap or envelop with something
“To make a planter, simply line your carved pumpkin with newspaper, pack tightly with soil, add some seeds and then plant into the ground.”
To fill a container with things
“She would pack the box with all kinds of goodies, from fried chicken to potato salad and apple pie.”
To compress or cram items, especially to fit into a container
“Sheila decided to aggressively pack as much of her shopping into the small suitcase as was humanly possible.”
To put something away, typically for later use
“Spring arrived, and it was time to pack our winterwear away for a few months.”
To block or clog up a space or opening
“It will be necessary to pack the opening with sealant before the patches are applied.”
To fill or crowd into a space
“A large group of music fans would pack the amphitheater, waiting eagerly for the band to emerge.”
To carry and take from one place to another
“You'll need to pack some provisions and water with you during your hike.”
To gather or meet together as a group of people
To reduce in volume or size by constricting
To teem, or be overrun or overflowing with
To inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers
To consume food, especially hungrily or in a gluttonous manner
To apply a (thin) layer on the surface of an object
To spread or pervade throughout
To supply or provide with equipment, tools or weapons
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