pack
1. a large indefinite number (Freq. 1)
- a battalion of ants
- a multitude of TV antennas
- a plurality of religions
• Syn:
battalion, large number, multitude, plurality
• Derivationally related forms:
multitudinous (for: multitude)
• Hypernyms:
large indefinite quantity, large indefinite amount
2. a complete collection of similar things (Freq. 1)
• Hypernyms:
collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
• Hyponyms:
disk pack, disc pack, pack of cards, deck of cards, deck
3. a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film) (Freq. 1)
• Hypernyms:
package, parcel
4. a group of hunting animals
• Hypernyms:
animal group
• Hyponyms:
wolf pack
• Member Meronyms:
dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris, hound, hound dog
5. a cream that cleanses and tones the skin
• Syn:
face pack
• Hypernyms:
corrective, restorative
6. an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
• Syn:
clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, camp
• Hypernyms:
set, circle, band, lot
• Hyponyms:
Bloomsbury Group, bohemia, kitchen cabinet, brain trust, loop,
cabal, faction, junto, camarilla, military junta, junta,
mafia, maffia, sect, galere, rogue's gallery, hard core
7. an association of criminals
- police tried to break up the gang
- a pack of thieves
• Syn:
gang, ring, mob
• Derivationally related forms:
mobster (for: mob), gangdom (for: gang), gangster (for: gang)
• Hypernyms:
association
• Hyponyms:
nest, youth gang
• Member Holonyms:
organized crime, gangland, gangdom
• Member Meronyms:
gangster, mobster
8. a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect
• Hypernyms:
corrective, restorative
9. a bundle (especially one carried on the back)
• Hypernyms:
bundle, sheaf
1. arrange in a container (Freq. 11)
- pack the books into the boxes
• Ant:
unpack
• Derivationally related forms:
packer, package, packing
• Hypernyms:
encase, incase, case
• Hyponyms:
containerize, containerise, bag, bundle, bundle up,
roll up, stow
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s something PP
- Somebody ----s something with something
- They pack the books into the box
2. fill to capacity (Freq. 2)
- This singer always packs the concert halls
- The murder trial packed the court house
• Hypernyms:
fill, fill up, make full
• Cause:
throng, mob, pile, jam
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
3. compress into a wad (Freq. 2)
- wad paper into the box
• Syn:
bundle, wad, compact
• See Also:
bundle off (for: bundle)
• Derivationally related forms:
compaction (for: compact), wad (for: wad), packing
• Hypernyms:
arrange, set up
• Hyponyms:
puddle
• Verb Group:
compact
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s something PP
4. carry, as on one's back (Freq. 2)
- Pack your tents to the top of the mountain
• Derivationally related forms:
packing
• Hypernyms:
transport, carry
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s something PP
5. set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome (Freq. 1)
- pack a jury
• Hypernyms:
appoint, name, nominate, constitute
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
6. hike with a backpack
- Every summer they are backpacking in the Rockies
• Syn:
backpack
• Derivationally related forms:
packer, packing, backpack (for: backpack)
• Topics:
sport, athletics
• Hypernyms:
hike
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s
- Somebody ----s PP
- Sam and Sue pack
7. load with a pack
• Syn:
load down
• Hypernyms:
load, lade, laden, load up
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s something PP
8. press tightly together or cram
- The crowd packed the auditorium
• Syn:
throng, mob, pile, jam
• Derivationally related forms:
pile (for: pile), mob (for: mob), throng (for: throng)
• Hypernyms:
crowd, crowd together
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s PP
9. have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
- This powder compacts easily
- Such odd-shaped items do not pack well
• Syn:
compact
• Derivationally related forms:
compaction (for: compact)
• Hypernyms:
be
• Verb Group:
bundle, wad, compact
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s Adjective
10. have with oneself;
have on one's person
- She always takes an umbrella
- I always carry money
- She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains
• Syn:
carry, take
• Derivationally related forms:
carry (for: carry)
• Hypernyms:
have, feature
• Verb Group:
carry
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- They pack more bread
11. press down tightly
- tamp the coffee grinds in the container to make espresso
• Syn:
tamp down, tamp
• Derivationally related forms:
tamper (for: tamp), tamp (for: tamp)
• Hypernyms:
compress, compact, pack together
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
12. seal with packing
- pack the faucet
• Hypernyms:
seal, seal off
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
13. 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
- The nurse packed gauze in the wound
- You had better pack your swollen ankle with ice
• Hypernyms:
treat, care for
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s something
- Did he pack his foot?
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