overpack
overpack Lexical Profile
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• verb
To pack more clothing, equipment, or supplies than is necessary for a trip, or to fill a suitcase or container beyond its comfortable capacity.
"I always tend to overpack for weekend trips and end up wearing only half of the clothes I bring."
To enclose a package or damaged container inside a larger, sturdier outer container for added protection during storage or transport.
"Workers had to overpack the leaking barrel in a specialized salvage drum to prevent any environmental contamination."
• noun
An outer container or protective enclosure used to consolidate, protect, or safely transport one or more smaller packages, especially those containing hazardous materials.
"The laboratory technician placed the damaged chemical drums inside a heavy-duty steel overpack before shipping them for disposal."