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packingnoun
packings
pl
The packing of the boxes took longer than expected due to the fragile items.
L'emballage des cartons a pris plus de temps que prévu à cause des objets fragiles.
The packing of the suitcase was so efficient that everything fit perfectly.
Le rangement de la valise était si efficace que tout est entré parfaitement.
garniture d'étanchéitéSens technique, notamment en mécanique et en plomberie.
The mechanic replaced the worn packing in the valve to stop the steam leak.
Le mécanicien a remplacé la garniture d'étanchéité usée de la vanne pour arrêter la fuite de vapeur.
empaquetageSens scientifique ou mathématique.
Researchers analyzed the packing of spheres to calculate the material’s porosity.
Les chercheurs ont analysé l'empaquetage des sphères pour calculer la porosité du matériau.
Additional translations
conditionnementEmploi plus technique ou administratif.
agencement
bourrageSens technique, plus rare.
Synonyms
packaging
container
bundle
load
shipment
baggage
luggage
parcel
packingadjective
more packing
Comp.
most packing
Super.
UK
/ˈpæk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈpæk.ɪŋ/
Used attributively before a noun to describe items or materials intended for use in packing.
She bought several rolls of packing tape for the move.
Elle a acheté plusieurs rouleaux de ruban d'emballage pour le déménagement.
Additional translations
compactableS'emploie pour une matière ou une neige pouvant être tassée ou compactée.
Synonyms
armed
well-armed
gun-bearing
gun-toting
weapon-bearing
carrying (a weapon)
armed-to-the-teeth
loaded
packinggerund / present participle
Used as a present participle functioning adjectivally (e.g. "packing boxes").
en cours d'emballage
The packing boxes cluttered the hallway, half-filled and waiting to be sealed.
Les cartons en cours d'emballage encombraient le couloir, à moitié remplis et en attente d'être scellés.
Synonyms
filling
stuffing
loading
stowing
cramming
compressing
packing (packaging)
wrapping
bundling
tamping
pressing
stowing away
stowing-packed
packaging
armed
bearing
toting
packverb

packing

Gerund

packed
Past Simple
packed
Past Participle
packing
Gerund
UK
/pæk/
US
/pæk/
emballerPour remplir un contenant ou un espace avec des objets.
She packed her suitcase with clothes for the trip.
Elle a emballé sa valise avec des vêtements pour le voyage.
faire ses bagagesPour préparer des affaires pour un voyage.
We need to pack our camping gear before we leave for the weekend.
Nous devons faire nos bagages avant de partir pour le week-end avec notre matériel de camping.
tasserPour comprimer ou presser fortement.
The snow was packed down by the weight of the skiers.
La neige a été tassée sous le poids des skieurs.
remplirPour occuper un lieu avec beaucoup de monde.
The concert hall was packed with fans eager to see the band perform.
La salle de concert était remplie de fans impatients de voir le groupe jouer.
Additional translations
porterSurtout pour une arme, portée habituellement.
concentrerPour exprimer une forte intensité sous une forme compacte.
Synonyms
bundle
wrap
load
fill
stuff
squeeze
compress
cram

Definitions

packingnoun
The act or process of putting items into containers or wrapping them for storage or transport.
The packing of the boxes took longer than expected due to the fragile items.
Material used to protect or cushion items during storage or transport.
We need more packing to ensure the glassware doesn't break during shipping.
The arrangement or organization of items within a container.
The packing of the suitcase was so efficient that everything fit perfectly.
A sealing material, such as a gasket or stuffing, placed around a moving part, joint, or valve to prevent leakage of fluids or gases.
The mechanic replaced the worn packing in the valve to stop the steam leak.
The degree of compactness or density with which objects fill a space.
Researchers analyzed the packing of spheres to calculate the material’s porosity.
packingadjective
Intended for or relating to the act of packing items for storage or transport.
She bought several rolls of packing tape for the move.
Having a consistency or quality suitable for being packed or compacted.
Packing snow is perfect for making snowballs.
packinggerund / present participle
Undergoing the action of being packed; presently in the process of being placed into containers.
The packing boxes cluttered the hallway, half-filled and waiting to be sealed.
packverb
To fill a container or space with items, especially for storage or transport.
She packed her suitcase with clothes for the trip.
To prepare and arrange items for a journey or trip.
We need to pack our camping gear before we leave for the weekend.
To compress or press together tightly.
The snow was packed down by the weight of the skiers.
To fill a venue or space with people.
The concert hall was packed with fans eager to see the band perform.
To carry or wear (something, especially a firearm) habitually.
The detective always packs a revolver.
To contain or deliver (a large amount of something) in a compact form.
The small speaker packs an impressive punch.
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