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packet definition

packet (pak′it)

noun

  1. Obsolete a parcel of letters
  2. a small package or parcel
  3. packet boat
  4. Brit., Informal a large amount of money

Etymology: MFr paquet, dim. of pacque, pack

transitive verb

to make up into a packet

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packet Synonyms

packet

n.

  1. A small bundle or container

    pack, receptacle, parcel; see container, package 1.

  2. A ship with a regular schedule

    mail ship, mail steamer, steamboat, ferry; see ship.


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packet Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • crisp: There is now no risk in eating a packet of crisps.

Converse of object

  • destine: The problem I have is getting Packets destined for internet to go out the modem line when it's not connected.

Adjective modifier

  • crisp: D chases pigeons; finds empty crisp packet & makes own fountain.

Modifies a noun

  • sniffer: I don't have a packet sniffer so I don't know what is being transmitted.

Noun used with modifier

  • TCP: It sends TCP packets to port 21 of the remote.
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