English noun: packing box | |||
1. | packing box (artifact) a small chamber in which packing is compressed around a reciprocating shaft or piston to form a seal | ||
Synonyms | stuffing box | ||
Broader (hypernym) | chamber | ||
Part holonym | packing nut, stuffing nut | ||
2. | packing box (artifact) a large crate in which goods are packed for shipment or storage | ||
Synonyms | packing case | ||
Broader (hypernym) | crate | ||