Look up: packing

1. packing
   [n] - the enclosure of something in a package or box 2. [n] - carrying something in a pack on the back
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2. Packing
   The practice of using increased pressure when injecting a part to force more plastic into the mould. This is often used to combat sink or fill problems, but also increases the likelihood of flash and may cause the part to stick in to the mould
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3. Packing
   The operation of folding a parachute and inserting it within the pack cover ready for use. Parachute packing is done by qualified specialists.
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4. Packing
   Therapy which involves wrapping the individual in towels previously wet in cold water. The individual is then wrapped with blankets to help the body warm up
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5. Packing
   an arrangement within the casing of a cooling tower through which air and water can flow simultaneously with maximum contact Category: Mechanical engineering • the action of packing Category: Iron and steel industries • the operation of folding the main canopy and enclosing o...
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6. Packing
   Pack'ing noun 1. The act or process of one who packs. 2. Any material used to pack, fill up, or make close. Specifically (Machinery) : A substance or piece used to make a joint impervious ; as: (a) A thin layer, or sheet,...
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7. packing
   1. Filling a natural cavity, a wound, or a mold with some material. ... 2. The material so used. ... 3. The application of a pack. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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8. packing
   noun the enclosure of something in a package or box
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9. packing
   noun carrying something in a pack on the back; `the backpacking of oxygen is essential for astronauts`
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10. packing
    (pak´ing) the filling of a wound or cavity with gauze, sponge, or other material. the material used for this purpose.
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11. Packing
    • (n.) The substance in a stuffing box, through which a piston rod slides. • (n.) A trick; collusion. • (n.) A substance or piece used to make a joint impervious • (n.) Any material used to pack, fill up, or make close. • (n.) A yielding ring, as of metal, which surrounds a ...
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12. packing
    (from the article `sedimentary rock`) In addition to orientation, a factor known as packing contributes to a rock`s fabric. Packing refers to the distribution of grains and intergranular ...
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13. packing
    in mathematics, a type of problem in combinatorial geometry that involves placement of figures of a given size or shape within another given ... [2 related articles]
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14. packing
    Type: Term Pronunciation: pak′ing Definitions: 1. Filling a natural cavity, wound, or mold with some material. 2. The material so used. 3. The application of a pack.
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15. packing
    
    • any material used especially to protect something
    • arrange in a container
    • fill to capacity
    • compress into a wad
    • carry, as on one's back
    • set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome
    • have with oneself; have on one's person
    • press tightly together or cram
    • press down tightly
    • treat the body or any part of it by wrappi...
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    • Packing
      The soft rings that mechanical seal replace to stop leakage. Packing must leak because it works on the theory of a series of pressure drops to reduce the stuffing box pressure to the point where the leakage is acceptable. A minimum of five rings of packing is required to do this.
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    • Packing
      (phallus) `Packing` refers to the wearing of padding or a phallic object in the front of a person`s pants or underwear, to give the appearance of having male genitals. Packing is commonly practiced by trans men (i.e. female-to-male transgender or transsexual people). People who cross-dress as...
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    • Packing
      (firestopping) `Packing` is the process and/or the materials used in filling both service penetrations and building joints with backer materials as approved components within a Firestop Firestop has been tagged to identify certification information, thus enabling proper Maintenance, repair an...
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