parcel

UK
/ˈpɑːsəl/
US
/ˈpɑrsl/

Translations

parcelnoun
parcels
pl
UK
/ˈpɑːsəl/
US
/ˈpɑrsl/
I received a parcel from my friend yesterday.
Вчера я получил посылку от моего друга.
They bought a parcel of land to build their house.
Они купили участок земли, чтобы построить свой дом.
Additional translations
parcelverb
parceled
Past Simple
parceled
Past Participle
parceling
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɑː.səl/
US
/ˈpɑːr.səl/
The land was parceled among the heirs.
Земля была разделена между наследниками.
I need to parcel the gifts before the party.
Мне нужно упаковывать подарки перед вечеринкой.
parceladjective
UK
/ˈpɑː.səl/
US
/ˈpɑr.səl/
Used attributively (e.g. "parcel service", "parcel post").
parceladverb
Archaic use meaning "partly, partially".
Synonyms
to some extent
in part
to a degree

Definitions

parcelnoun
A package or bundle of things wrapped together, often for sending by mail.
She received a parcel from her grandmother containing homemade cookies.
A piece of land, especially one considered as part of an estate.
The farmer decided to sell a parcel of his land to the neighboring farm.
A quantity or amount of something, especially a quantity of goods.
The merchant purchased a large parcel of silk from the trader.
(archaic) A group or company of people or animals regarded collectively.
A noisy parcel of children ran through the courtyard.
parcelverb
To divide into parts and distribute.
The land was parceled out among the heirs.
To wrap or package something.
She parceled the gifts before sending them to her friends.
parceladjective
Relating to, designed for, or involved in the conveyance or delivery of packages.
The company operates a reliable parcel delivery network across the country.
(archaic) Partial; incomplete; not entire.
Their parcel agreement satisfied neither side completely.
parceladverb
(archaic) Partly; in part; partially.
He is parcel blind after the accident.