Pronunciation: [pˈakɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word "packing" is spelled with a /k/ sound instead of a /c/ sound due to the influence of the letter "k." The IPA phonetic transcription for "packing" is /ˈpækɪŋ/, with the stressed syllable indicated by the apostrophe. The first sound is a voiceless bilabial stop (/p/), followed by a short vowel sound (/æ/), then the same voiceless velar stop as in the word "cat" (/k/), and ending with the suffix "-ing" pronounced as a nasal /ɪŋ/.
Packing is a noun that refers to the action of enclosing, wrapping, or filling an object in order to protect, transport, or store it. It typically involves creating a tight and secure cover or container around the item to provide stability, prevent damage, and facilitate convenient handling during handling, shipping, or storage.
In the context of travel or moving, packing commonly entails carefully arranging belongings or objects, such as clothes, personal items, or furniture, into suitcases, boxes, or other containers. The process often involves selecting appropriate materials, such as bubble wrap, foam, or packing peanuts, to cushion and safeguard delicate or fragile items.
Packing is also a term used in industrial or manufacturing settings. It refers to the process of gathering and organizing goods or products for distribution, commonly involving sorting, labeling, and arranging them in boxes, crates, or pallets. This ensures efficient storage in warehouses and facilitates accurate inventory management and shipping processes.
Additionally, packing can pertain to the activity of filling containers or receptacles with a specific material or substance. Examples include food packing, where edibles are carefully placed and sealed in packaging for sale, or packing products in cosmetic or pharmaceutical industries, where the items are filled into bottles, tubes, or boxes.
Overall, packing involves the act of enclosing, arranging, and protecting objects or substances into containers, with the aim of ensuring their safety, convenience, and efficient handling during transport, storage, or distribution.
1. Tamponing, filling a natural cavity or a wound with cotton-wool, gauze, or other material. 2. The material used in packing. 3. The application of a wet pack.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
• Binding in a bundle; pressing together in a box or barrel, as herrings.
• The act of binding together in a bundle; material used in making water or air tight.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "packing" can be traced back to the Old English word "pacian" or "paccian", which meant "to pack or make a package". It is also related to the Middle Dutch word "pak" (bundle or package). The origins of "packing" can be further traced to the Proto-Germanic word "pakkōną". Ultimately, the word has Indo-European roots, likely originating from the Proto-Indo-European base "b(h)eg", which means "to cover or wrap".
