packing

Definition

  • noun: the act or process of putting things into bags or boxes
  • noun: the action or process of packing something
  • synonyms: trick, collusion, stuffing

Examples

  • A loss in tomorrow's game will 'send' them 'packing'. [=will eliminate them from the competition]

  • ('Brit') For mail-order purchases, add £2.50 to the price to cover 'postage and packing'.

  • She isn't 'packing in' her skis [=she is not giving up skiing] just yet.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Hold on a second. Hey, Wainfleet! Get it done! - We bounce at zero-nine. - Yeah, I'm on it, capitaine! Vine strike's still loose. You guys are packing some heavy gear. Watch it! Yeah, that's 'cause we're not the only thing flying around out there. Or the biggest. I thought you'd never ask. (..)
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