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 parcel parcel /ˈpɑːrsəl/

noun

  1. () The allotment of some amount by dividing something  ( parcel , share , portion )
    the allotment of some amount by dividing something
     Death gets more than its share of attention from theologians
    death gets more than its share of attention from theologians
  2. () A wrapped container  ( parcel , package )
    a wrapped container
     The postman delivered a parcel for me this morning
    The postman delivered a parcel for me this morning
  3. A collection of things wrapped or boxed together  ( parcel , package , bundle , packet )
    a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
     The chips came in a packet that had been opened
    The chips came in a packet that had been opened
  4. An extended area of land  ( parcel , parcel of land , piece of ground , piece of land , tract )
    an extended area of land

verb

  1. () Divide into parts  ( parcel )
    divide into parts
     The developers parceled the land
    The developers parceled the land
  2. Make into a wrapped container  ( parcel )
    make into a wrapped container
  3. Cover with strips of canvas  ( parcel )
    cover with strips of canvas
     Parcel rope
    parcel rope