ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Packer

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpækɚ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Packer is a noun meaning A person whose business is to pack things; especially, one who packs food for preservation.

Meaning

A person whose business is to pack things; especially, one who packs food for preservation.

More Meanings

  1. (computing) A software program that compresses code or data.
  2. (US) A ring of packing or a special device to render gastight and watertight the space between the tubing and bore of an oil well.
  3. (LGBTQ) An artificial penis or similar object worn by a drag king, trans man, etc., inside the trousers.
  4. (New Zealand) An object inserted to hold a space open for the purpose of alignment; a spacer or shim.
  5. (Australia) A packhorse.
  6. (Nigeria) A dustpan.
  7. (dated) A kind of trunk for luggage.

Example Sentences

a household goods packer
He works as a pork packer.
When his back problems kept him from lifting furniture, his skill as a packer kept him employed.
Many times, the malware authors will use packers and even encryption tools to disguise their software […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for packer

Depending on context, synonyms include boxer.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include boxer, packager, porter, lining, garnish, bearer.

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