NOUN | artifact | packing box, stuffing box | a small chamber in which packing is compressed around a reciprocating shaft or piston to form a seal |
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artifact | packing box, packing case | a large crate in which goods are packed for shipment or storage |
Meaning | A small chamber in which packing is compressed around a reciprocating shaft or piston to form a seal. | |
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Synonym | stuffing box | |
Parts | stuffing nut, packing nut | A nut used to tighten a stuffing box |
Broader | chamber | A natural or artificial enclosed space |
Meaning | A large crate in which goods are packed for shipment or storage. | |
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Synonym | packing case | |
Broader | crate | A rugged box (usually made of wood) |
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