English▸ noun the action or process of packing something:
the handling, packing, and shipping of products.
▪ material used to protect fragile goods in transit:
polystyrene packing.
▪ material used to seal a joint or assist in lubricating an axle.
▸ adjective [in combination] informal carrying a gun, especially on a regular or habitual basis:
gun-packing drug dealers have turned the area into a war zone
a rifle-packing sheriff.