pack|ing

pack|ing
pack|ing «PAK ihng», noun.
1. material used to pack or to keep water, steam, or other liquid or gas, from leaking through: »

the packing around the valve of a radiator.

SYNONYM(S): stuffing.
2. material placed around goods to protect them from damage in shipment, storage, or handling.
3. the business of preparing and packaging meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, and other produce to be sold: »

a packing company.

4. Printing. the cloth, cardboard, or other part of a tympan that is added to equalize the impression.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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