English noun: packet | |||
1. | packet (group) a collection of things wrapped or boxed together | ||
Synonyms | bundle, package, parcel | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | wisp | ||
2. | packet (communication) (computer science) a message or message fragment | ||
Broader (hypernym) | message | ||
Domain category | computer science, computing | ||
3. | packet (artifact) a small package or bundle | ||
Broader (hypernym) | package, parcel | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | deck | ||
4. | packet (artifact) a boat for carrying mail | ||
Synonyms | mail boat, mailboat, packet boat | ||
Broader (hypernym) | boat | ||