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36 Definitions of: pack
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- noun, a) a bundle or load, esp one carried on the back b) (as modifier)
- noun, a collected amount of anything
- noun, a complete set of similar things, esp a set of 52 playing cards
- noun, a group of animals of the same kind, esp hunting animals
- noun, any group or band that associates together, esp for criminal purposes
- noun, rugby the forwards of a team or both teams collectively, as in a scrum or in rucking
- noun, the basic organizational unit of Cub Scouts and Brownie Guides
- noun, a) a small package, carton, or container, used to retail commodities, esp foodstuffs, cigarettes, etc b) (in combination)
- noun, a small or medium-sized container of cardboard, paper, etc, often together with its contents. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): packet
- noun, short for pack ice
- noun, the quantity of something, such as food, packaged for preservation
- noun, med a) a sheet or blanket, either damp or dry, for wrapping about the body, esp for its soothing effect b) a material such as cotton or gauze for temporarily filling a bodily cavity, esp to control bleeding
- noun, short for backpack
- noun, mining a roof support, esp one made of rubble
- noun, short for face pack
- noun, a parachute folded and ready for use
- noun, computing. another name for deck
- noun, go to the pack to fall into a lower state or condition
- verb, to place or arrange (articles) in (a container), such as clothes in a suitcase
- verb, to roll up into a bundle
- verb, to press tightly together; cram
- verb, to fit (many things, experiences, etc) into a limited space or time
- verb, to form (snow, ice, etc) into a hard compact mass or (of snow, ice, etc) to become compacted
- verb, to press in or cover tightly
- verb, to load (a horse, donkey, etc) with a burden
- verb, to send away or go away, esp hastily
- verb, to seal (a joint) by inserting a layer of compressible material between the faces
- verb, to fill (a bearing or gland) with grease to lubricate it
- verb, to separate (two adjoining components) so that they have a predetermined gap between them, by introducing shims, washers, plates, etc
- verb, med to treat with a pack
- verb, slang to be capable of inflicting (a blow)
- verb, to carry or wear habitually
- verb, rugby to form a scrum
- verb, to carry (goods), esp on the back
- verb, pack one's bags to get ready to leave
- verb, send packing to dismiss peremptorily ▷ See also pack in ▷ See also, pack up
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- verb, to fill (a legislative body, committee, etc) with one's own supporters
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of pack