packet
/ˈpæk.ɪt/
Meaning
A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel
A small fragment of data as transmitted on some types of network, notably Ethernet networks (Wikipedia).
A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel
To send in a packet or dispatch vessel.
To subject to a denial-of-service attack in which a large number of data packets are sent.
A specimen envelope containing small, dried plants or containing parts of plants when attached to a larger sheet.
A message sent over a transport layer protocol.
A protocol data unit of the Internet Protocol.
Originally, a vessel employed by government to convey dispatches or mails; hence, a vessel employed in conveying dispatches, mails, passengers, and goods, and having fixed days of sailing; a mail boat. Packet boat, ship, vessel (Wikipedia).
Synonym of package (“male genitalia”).
A large amount of money.
To ply with a packet or dispatch boat.
A plastic bag.
To make up into a packet or bundle.
A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel
To send in a packet or dispatch vessel.
To subject to a denial-of-service attack in which a large number of data packets are sent.
A specimen envelope containing small, dried plants or containing parts of plants when attached to a larger sheet.
A message sent over a transport layer protocol.
A protocol data unit of the Internet Protocol.
Originally, a vessel employed by government to convey dispatches or mails; hence, a vessel employed in conveying dispatches, mails, passengers, and goods, and having fixed days of sailing; a mail boat. Packet boat, ship, vessel (Wikipedia).
Synonym of package (“male genitalia”).
A large amount of money.
To ply with a packet or dispatch boat.
A plastic bag.
To make up into a packet or bundle.
Examples
Don't throw the crisp packet on the floor!
a packet of letters
a packet of biscuits
(archaic) a travel bag containing clothing, nightwear and other accessories.
With just the turn of a shoulder she indicated the water front, where, at the end of the dock on which they stood, lay the good ship, Mount Vernon, river packet, the black smoke already pouring from her stacks.
Word Forms
packets
pacquet
packeting
packeted
Etymology
From Middle English pacquet; either from Middle French pacquet, or formed independently from pak and -et.