packing

packing — pack‧ing [ˈpækɪŋ] noun [uncountable] TRANSPORT 1. the process of wrapping goods or putting them in boxes, ready to be sent somewhere: • Tetra Pak have ruled out any interest in packing or distributing non foods. 2. packing note/​list/​slip a list …   Financial and business terms

Packing — may refer to:In Mechanical engineering: * Packing, also known as an O ring or other type of Seal (mechanical), a term for a sealing material * Packing gland is a mechanical term for the groove in which a packing sits.In Mathematics: * Sphere… …   Wikipedia

Packing — Pack ing, n. 1. The act or process of one who packs. [1913 Webster] 2. Any material used to pack, fill up, or make close. Specifically (Mach.): A substance or piece used to make a joint impervious; as: (a) A thin layer, or sheet, of yielding or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

packing — The process of exercising unlawful, improper, or deceitful means to obtain a jury composed of individuals who are favorably disposed to the verdict sought. Dictionary from West s Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. packing …   Law dictionary

packing — packing. См. упаковка [ДНК]. (Источник: «Англо русский толковый словарь генетических терминов». Арефьев В.А., Лисовенко Л.А., Москва: Изд во ВНИРО, 1995 г.) …   Молекулярная биология и генетика. Толковый словарь.

packing — ► NOUN 1) material used to protect fragile goods in transit. 2) material used to seal a join or assist in lubricating an axle …   English terms dictionary

packing — [pak′iŋ] n. 1. the act or process of a person or thing that packs; specif., a) the large scale, esp. commercial, processing and packaging of meats, fruits, or vegetables b) Med. the filling of a wound or cavity with gauze, etc. to permit drainage …   English World dictionary

Packing — Le packing est une technique de traitement consistant à envelopper transitoirement un patient de linges froids et humides. Cette technique est utilisée soit pour des enfants souffrant d autisme infantile soit pour des adultes psychotiques,… …   Wikipédia en Français

packing — noun VERB + PACKING ▪ do ▪ When shall we do the packing? ▪ finish ▪ She finished her packing and zipped up the bag. PACKING + NOUN ▪ …   Collocations dictionary

packing — n. act of packing to do the packing * * * [ pækɪŋ] [ act of packing ] to do the packing …   Combinatory dictionary

packing — noun Date: 14th century 1. a. the action or process of packing something; also a method of packing b. the processing of food and especially meat for future sale 2. material (as a covering or stuffing) used to protect packed goods (as for… …   New Collegiate Dictionary