bundle

The definition of a bundle is a group of objects held together tightly.

(noun)

An example of a bundle is a group of sticks tied together with heavy string.

To bundle is defined as to tie or wrap together, or to dress warmly.

(verb)

An example of to bundle is to tie up a package.
An example of to bundle is to put on two sweatshirts, a winter coat, gloves, a hat, a scarf and boots.

See bundle in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a number of things tied, wrapped, or otherwise held together
a package or parcel
a bunch, collection, or group
Slang a large amount of money
Biol.
1. any of the strands of specialized cells that conduct fluids or add strength in higher plants
  in full vascular bundle
2. an anatomical unit consisting of a number of separate nerve fibers, muscles, etc. closely banded together

Origin: ME bundel, prob. < MDu bondel, dim. < bond < binden, bind

transitive verb bundled, bundling

to make into a bundle; wrap or tie together
to offer together with a related product or service for sale at a package price: to bundle an Internet browser with a PC
to send hastily or without ceremony; hustle (away, off, out, or into)

intransitive verb

to move or go hastily; bustle
to lie in the same bed with one's sweetheart without undressing: a former courting custom, esp. in New England

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See bundle in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A group of objects held together, as by tying or wrapping.
Something wrapped or tied up for carrying; a package.
Biology A cluster or strand of closely bound muscle or nerve fibers.
Botany A vascular bundle.
Informal
a. A large amount; a lot: had a bundle of fun at the dance.
b. A large sum of money: made a bundle selling real estate.

verb bun·dled, bun·dling, bun·dles

verb, transitive

To tie, wrap, or gather together.
To dispatch or dispense of quickly and with little fuss; hustle: bundled the child off to school.
To dress (a person) warmly: bundled them up in winter clothes.

verb, intransitive

To hurry; hasten: The children came bundling in from outside.
To dress oneself warmly.
To sleep in the same bed while fully clothed, a custom formerly practiced by engaged couples in New England and in Wales.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English bundel

Origin: , probably from Middle Dutch bondel; see bhendh- in Indo-European roots

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