packing material
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2.5
- noun
- /ˈpækɪŋ məˈtɪriəl/
:
material de embalaje
- We've used a particularly resilient variety as packing material for the crates; feel free to let Jorgensen take a look if he's interested.
- wood packing material
- solid packing material
So all of your like cardboard boxes, tape, packing materials, stuff like that, like you pay for all of that obviously.
- So all of your like cardboard boxes, tape, packing materials, stuff like that, like you pay for all of that obviously.
Examples
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Filling the box with the right kind of packing material will make a big difference.
Blog text (20) -
Arkasian led him inside, into a small roofless space cluttered with empty boxes and packing materials.
Fiction book (1992) -
Paper and packing materials crumble beneath them and scatter across the floor.
Fiction book (1990) -
Of course you understand that we're not allowed to make a lower estimate than any other company, but there are certain little extras that Superbo throws in, like packing material, china insured against breakage and little things like that.
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The fragile vase was safely secured with paper packing material during its journey.
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When shipping the delicate items, choose the best packing material to ensure they arrive undamaged.
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To prevent damage, place a layer of packing material at the bottom of the box before adding your products.
Synonyms
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1.0
Material used to cover and protect something, like a bandage or gift paper
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2.2
Material used to hold and protect products during storage or transport
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1.0
Material used to wrap and protect things during transport
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6.0
Soft thick material used to protect fragile things when packing or to make clothes warm
A stiff board placed between items to protect them in a box
How Protective
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1.7
74
2.6
4
2.5
1
3.5
1
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9
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'packing' (materials used to cushion or protect items) modifies 'material' (substance), so a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer 'material used to protect items during shipment'. This noun–noun compounding is a common, cross-linguistic pattern in English and therefore highly predictable and transparent.
Etymology
Packing material comes from the simple picture of packing a box: the material (like bubble wrap, foam, or paper) is put around fragile things to fill empty space and stop movement. So, packing material means the stuff that keeps items 'safe' during shipping or storage.