pack

/pæk/
noun
  1. A container or bundle used for carrying things, especially on one's back.
    • She slung her pack over her shoulder and headed to school.
    • The hiker's pack contained food, water, and a tent.
    • He carried a heavy pack full of camping gear.
  2. A group of animals that live or hunt together.
    • The dog pack roamed the streets looking for food.
    • A pack of wild horses galloped across the plain.
    • A pack of wolves was spotted near the forest edge.
  3. A set of items sold or grouped together.
    • I bought a pack of gum at the store.
    • The software comes in a pack with three different programs.
    • She opened a pack of cards and started shuffling.
  4. A group of people, especially with a shared purpose or characteristic.
    • The kids ran in a pack through the playground.
    • A pack of reporters followed the celebrity.
    • He was the leader of the pack in their friend group.
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verb
  1. To put items into a container for storage or travel.
    • I need to pack my suitcase for the trip.
    • They packed the boxes carefully with bubble wrap.
    • She packed her lunch in a brown paper bag.
  2. To fill or crowd tightly.
    • The bus was packed with commuters during rush hour.
    • She packed the drawer with clothes until it wouldn't close.
    • Fans packed the stadium to see the concert.
  3. To press something firmly into a container or surface.
    • The workers packed the gravel to make a solid road base.
    • He packed the snow into a hard snowball.
    • Pack the soil down around the plant's roots.
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