a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)
a group of hunting animals
a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect
a bundle (especially one carried on the back)
a large indefinite number
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
a cream that cleanses and tones the skin
an association of criminals
Definition as Noun
the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
Definition as Verb
seal with packing
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
arrange in a container
fill to capacity
carry, as on one's back
set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome
hike with a backpack
compress into a wad
have with oneself; have on one's person
have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
load with a pack
press down tightly
press tightly together or cram
Definition as Verb
carry out
take into one's possession
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
experience or feel or submit to
take by force
ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
be seized or affected in a specified way
buy, select
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
develop a habit
obtain by winning
receive willingly something given or offered
make use of or accept for some purpose
admit into a group or community
be designed to hold or take
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
occupy or take on
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
have with oneself; have on one's person
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
lay claim to; as of an idea
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
be capable of holding or containing
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
proceed along in a vehicle
assume, as of positions or roles
make a film or photograph of something
get into one's hands, take physically
have sex with; archaic use
take somebody somewhere
be a student of a certain subject
engage for service under a term of contract
head into a specified direction
require as useful, just, or proper
require (time or space)
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
"a battalion of ants"; "a multitude of TV antennas"; "a plurality of religions"
"police tried to break up the gang"; "a pack of thieves"
"pack the faucet"
"The nurse packed gauze in the wound"; "You had better pack your swollen ankle with ice"
"pack the books into the boxes"
"This singer always packs the concert halls"; "The murder trial packed the court house"
"pack your tents to the top of the mountain"
"pack a jury"
"Every summer they are backpacking in the Rockies"
"wad paper into the box"
"She always takes an umbrella"; "I always carry money"; "She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains"
"This powder compacts easily"; "Such odd-shaped items do not pack well"
"tamp the coffee grinds in the container to make espresso"
"The crowd packed the auditorium"
"the average return was about 5%"
"take action"; "take steps"; "take vengeance"
"We are taking an orphan from Romania"; "I'll take three salmon steaks"
"He takes the bus to work"; "She takes Route 1 to Newark"
"take a test"; "take the plunge"
"Hitler took the Baltic Republics"; "The army took the fort on the hill"
"take a pulse"; "A reading was taken of the earth's tremors"
"take sick"; "be taken drunk"
"I'll take a pound of that sausage"
"take shelter from the storm"
"He took to visiting bars"
"Winner takes all"; "He took first prize"
"The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter"; "I won't have this dog in my house!"; "Please accept my present"
"take a risk"; "take an opportunity"
"accept students for graduate study"; "We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member"
"This surface will not take the dye"
"Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "take a swipe at one's opponent"
"His voice took on a sad tone"; "The story took a new turn"; "he adopted an air of superiority"; "She assumed strange manners"; "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"
"He assumes the lotus position"; "She took her seat on the stage"; "We took our seats in the orchestra"; "She took up her position behind the tree"; "strike a pose"
"Bring me the box from the other room"; "take these letters to the boss"; "This brings me to the main point"
"She always takes an umbrella"; "I always carry money"; "She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains"
"take any one of these cards"; "Choose a good husband for your daughter"; "She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her"
"the accident claimed three lives"; "The hard work took its toll on her"
"She took credit for the whole idea"
"take the case of China"; "Consider the following case"
"Have another bowl of chicken soup!"; "I don't take sugar in my coffee"
"This box won't take all the items"; "The flask holds one gallon"
"He got AIDS"; "She came down with pneumonia"; "She took a chill"
"We drive the turnpike to work"
"She took the job as director of development"; "he occupies the position of manager"; "the young prince will soon occupy the throne"
"take a scene"; "shoot a movie"
"take a cookie!"; "Can you take this bag, please"
"He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable"
"We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance?"; "He conducted us to the palace"
"She is reading for the bar exam"
"We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?"
"The escaped convict took to the hills"; "We made for the mountains"
"It takes nerve to do what she did"; "success usually requires hard work"; "This job asks a lot of patience and skill"; "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"; "This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert"; "This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent"
"It took three hours to get to work this morning"; "This event occupied a very short time"
"I read this address as a satire"; "How should I take this message?"
"remove a threat"; "remove a wrapper"; "Remove the dirty dishes from the table"; "take the gun from your pocket"; "This machine withdraws heat from the environment"