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packing

|pack/ing|

/ˈpækɪŋ/

(pack)

bundle or group

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
pack	packs	packers	packs	packed	packed	packing	packer

Etymology

Etymology Information

'packing' originates from the verb 'pack', which comes from Middle English 'pakken', derived from Middle Dutch 'pakken', meaning 'to pack or wrap'.

Historical Evolution

'pack' changed from the Middle Dutch word 'pakken' and eventually became the modern English word 'pack'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to wrap or bundle', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'putting things into containers'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act or process of putting things into containers or boxes for storage or transport.

She finished the packing before the movers arrived.

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Noun 2

material used to protect or cushion items during storage or transport.

The fragile items were surrounded by packing to prevent damage.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45