Packer
(noun)
- A person or machine that packs goods or material.
- A worker who packs meat or other food products.
- A machine used in oil or gas wells to pack or consolidate the surrounding rock and prevent fluid from flowing into unwanted areas.
- A football team from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA.
- A type of shoe with a high, thick sole for increased support and protection.
Origin:
The origin of the word 'packer' is uncertain. it has been in use since the 19th century.
Examples:
- The packer carefully packed the fragile items in the box.
- The packer packed the beef into the packages.
- The packer was used to pack the sand and gravel in the borehole.
- The Packers won the Super Bowl in 1966.
- The packer is a type of shoe suitable for hiking and climbing.