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overpack

overpack

5.7
A large outer container that holds and protects packages during transport
  • noun
  • /ˈoʊvərˌpæk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sobreembalaje
  • The warehouse stores chemicals in a special overpack to prevent leaks during transport.

Examples

  • The overpack protected the fragile items during shipping.

  • Each overpack was labeled with handling instructions for the shipping company.

  • The fragile items were placed in an overpack to ensure they arrived safely.

  • We need to use an overpack for these boxes.

  • The shipping company used an overpack to safeguard fragile items during transportation.

  • To protect the electronics, we placed them in an overpack with extra padding.

  • They stored the boxes in an overpack to keep everything organized and secure.

Synonyms

packing case
vsoverpack
1 2.3

A large strong box used to hold goods for storage or shipping

is an outer protective container used to hold packages during transport or storage
packing box
vsoverpack
1 1.0

A large strong container used to hold things for moving or storage

is a protective outer container used around packages rather than primary packing

How Protective

container
245 1.3
overpack
  • Specialized
5.7
crate
189 1.7
box
∞ 1.0
envelope
322 1.0

Surface Forms

overpack singular
overpacks plural

Morphology

overpack = pack (transparent) = over + pack

Meaning is directly derived from the productive prefix 'over-' (excessive or above) + 'pack', a common English pattern.

Etymology

Overpack is made of over- meaning 'extra' or 'above' and pack meaning 'a container for things'. So an overpack is like an extra outer pack or larger container put over one or more packages to protect them during transport.