pack
pack Lexical Profile
pack Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A small cardboard or paper container and the items contained within it, typically sold as a standardized unit.
"He bought a pack of chewing gum at the convenience store before his flight."
A bag or bundle carried on the back, often used by hikers, travelers, or soldiers to transport gear.
"She hoisted her heavy pack onto her shoulders and began the long hike up the mountain."
A group of wild animals, especially canines like wolves or dogs, that live, travel, and hunt together.
"A large pack of wolves was heard howling in the distance as the sun began to set over the valley."
• verb
To put clothes, equipment, or other items into a bag, box, or suitcase in preparation for a journey or storage.
"I need to pack my suitcase tonight so I can leave early for the airport in the morning."
To cram or crowd a large number of things or people tightly into a limited space.
"Thousands of enthusiastic fans managed to pack the stadium to watch the championship game."
To press or compress a material firmly together.
"The children learned to pack the snow tightly to make the perfect structural blocks for their igloo."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'pakke', likely borrowed from Middle Low German 'pak' or Middle Dutch 'pac', meaning a bundle or parcel.
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