packer

English

/ˈpækɚ/, /ˈpækə/

noun
Definitions
  • A person whose business is to pack things; especially, one who packs food for preservation
  • (computing) A software program that compresses code or data.
  • (US) A ring of packing or a special device to render gastight and watertight the space between the tubing and bore of an oil well.
  • (LGBT) An artificial penis or similar object worn by a drag king, trans man, etc., inside the trousers.
  • (New Zealand) An object inserted to hold a space open for the purpose of alignment; a spacer or shim.
  • (dated) A kind of trunk for luggage.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English pakker affix from English pack (verb and noun senses).

Origin

English

pack

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