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English to English noun
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a large indefinite number |  | Example: a battalion of ants
a multitude of TV antennas
a plurality of religions
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a complete collection of similar things | | source: wordnet30
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a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film) | | source: wordnet30
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an association of criminals | | Example: police tried to break up the gang
a pack of thieves
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an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose | | source: wordnet30
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a group of hunting animals | | source: wordnet30
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a cream that cleanses and tones the skin | | source: wordnet30
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a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect | | source: wordnet30
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a bundle (especially one carried on the back) | | source: wordnet30
| 10 |
A pact. | | source: webster1913
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A bundle made up and prepared to be carried; especially, a bundle to be carried on the back; a load for an animal; a bale, as of goods. | | source: webster1913
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In hydropathic practice, a wrapping of blankets or sheets called dry pack, wet pack, cold pack, etc., according to the condition of the blankets or sheets used, put about a patient to give him treatment; also, the fact or condition of being so treated. | | source: webster1913 verb
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arrange in a container | | Example: pack the books into the boxes
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| 14 |
fill to capacity | | Example: This singer always packs the concert halls
The murder trial packed the court house
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compress into a wad | | Example: wad paper into the box
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carry, as on one's back | | Example: Pack your tents to the top of the mountain
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set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome | | Example: pack a jury
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| 18 |
have with oneself; have on one's person | | Example: She always takes an umbrella
I always carry money
She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains
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press tightly together or cram | | Example: The crowd packed the auditorium
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| 20 |
hike with a backpack | | Example: Every summer they are backpacking in the Rockies
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| 21 |
press down tightly | | Example: tamp the coffee grinds in the container to make espresso
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| 22 |
seal with packing | | Example: pack the faucet
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have the property of being packable or of compacting easily | | Example: This powder compacts easily
Such odd-shaped items do not pack well
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load with a pack | | source: wordnet30
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treat the body or any part of it by wrapping it, as with blankets or sheets, and applying compresses to it, or stuffing it to provide cover, containment, or therapy, or to absorb blood | | Example: The nurse packed gauze in the wound
You had better pack your swollen ankle with ice
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To make a pack of; to arrange closely and securely in a pack; hence, to place and arrange compactly as in a pack; to press into close order or narrow compass; as to pack goods in a box; to pack fish. | | source: webster1913
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To make up packs, bales, or bundles; to stow articles securely for transportation. | | source: webster1913
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To cover, envelop, or protect tightly with something; | | source: webster1913
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