packing

/ˈpakɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

(physical) To put or bring things together in a limited or confined space, especially for storage or transport.
(social) To cheat.
To load with a pack
To load; to encumber.
To move, send or carry.
To block a shot, especially in basketball.
The action of the verb.
As a concrete noun.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

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Descendant words

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Sources

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