pack
pack /ˈpæk/
noun
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(
)
A convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)
(
pack
)
a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)
She bought a pack of gum before boarding the plane.
She bought a pack of gum before boarding the plane.
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()
A complete collection of similar things
(
pack
)
a complete collection of similar things
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()
A large indefinite number
(
battalion
, plurality
, multitude
, large number
, pack
)
a large indefinite number
A battalion of ants
a battalion of ants
A multitude of TV antennas
a multitude of TV antennas
A plurality of religions
a plurality of religions
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A bundle (especially one carried on the back)
(
pack
)
a bundle (especially one carried on the back)
The hiker adjusted his pack and set off on the mountain trail.
The hiker adjusted his pack and set off on the mountain trail.
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A sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect
(
pack
)
a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect
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A cream that cleanses and tones the skin
(
face pack
, pack
)
a cream that cleanses and tones the skin
She applied a face pack to help soothe her acne-prone skin
She applied a face pack to help soothe her acne-prone skin
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A group of hunting animals
(
pack
)
a group of hunting animals
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An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
(
coterie
, inner circle
, pack
, camp
, clique
, ingroup
)
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
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An association of criminals
(
mob
, pack
, ring
, gang
)
an association of criminals
Police tried to break up the gang
police tried to break up the gang
A pack of thieves
a pack of thieves
verb
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()
Arrange in a container
(
pack
)
arrange in a container
Pack the books into the boxes
pack the books into the boxes
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()
Carry, as on one's back
(
pack
)
carry, as on one's back
Pack your tents to the top of the mountain
Pack your tents to the top of the mountain
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()
Compress into a wad
(
bundle
, compact
, wad
, pack
)
compress into a wad
Wad paper into the box
wad paper into the box
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()
Fill to capacity
(
pack
)
fill to capacity
This singer always packs the concert halls
This singer always packs the concert halls
The murder trial packed the court house
The murder trial packed the court house
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()
Set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome
(
pack
)
set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome
Pack a jury
pack a jury
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Treat the body or any part of it by wrapping it, as with blankets or sheets, and applying compresses to it, or stuffing it to provide cover, containment, or therapy, or to absorb blood
(
pack
)
treat the body or any part of it by wrapping it, as with blankets or sheets, and applying compresses to it, or stuffing it to provide cover, containment, or therapy, or to absorb blood
The nurse packed gauze in the wound
The nurse packed gauze in the wound
You had better pack your swollen ankle with ice
You had better pack your swollen ankle with ice
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Load with a pack
(
load down
, pack
)
load with a pack
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Have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
(
compact
, pack
)
have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
This powder compacts easily
This powder compacts easily
Such odd-shaped items do not pack well
Such odd-shaped items do not pack well
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Seal with packing
(
pack
)
seal with packing
Pack the faucet
pack the faucet
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Press down tightly
(
pack
, tamp
, tamp down
)
press down tightly
Tamp the coffee grinds in the container to make espresso
tamp the coffee grinds in the container to make espresso
-
(sport) hike with a backpack
(
backpack
, pack
)
(sport) hike with a backpack
Every summer they are backpacking in the Rockies
Every summer they are backpacking in the Rockies
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Press tightly together or cram
(
mob
, pack
, jam
, pile
, throng
)
press tightly together or cram
The crowd packed the auditorium
The crowd packed the auditorium
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Have with oneself; have on one's person
(
pack
, take
, carry
)
have with oneself; have on one's person
She always takes an umbrella
She always takes an umbrella
I always carry money
I always carry money
She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains
She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains
