parcelling UK
ˈpɑːsəlɪŋ
See also: parceling (US)
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Definition of parcelling - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
divisionRareUKact of dividing into parts or portionsRareUK
  • The parcelling of the estate took several months..
dividing partitioning
2.
logisticsRareUKdistribution of items into parcelsRareUK
  • The parcelling of supplies was essential for the relief effort..
allocation dispensation distribution
3.
maritimeRareUKlong narrow canvas strips wrapped around ropesRareUK
  • The sailor completed the parcelling of the ship's ropes.
banding binding wrapping

Adjective

1.
organizationRareUKdividing into parts or sectionsRareUK
  • The parcelling process made the land easier to manage.
partitioning segmenting
2.
distributionRareUKdistributing in portionsRareUK
  • The parcelling of food ensured everyone got their share.
allocating distributing
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Images of parcelling

  • parcelling: long narrow canvas strips wrapped around ropes
    long narrow canvas strips wrapped around ropes

Origin of parcelling

Old French, parceller (to divide into parts)

Examples of parcelling in a sentence

  • Parcelling the resources fairly was a challenge.
  • Parcelling of the donated clothes took all afternoon.
  • Efficient parcelling can save a lot of time.
  • He learned the technique of parcelling during his training.
  • Parcelling is essential for maintaining the ship's ropes.
  • Parcelling the estate took months.

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  1. French:morcellement, segmentant, ...
  2. German:Aufteilung, Verteilung, ...
  3. Italian:spartizione, assegnazione, ...
  4. Spanish:división, segmentación, ...
  5. Portuguese:divisão, repartição, ...
  6. Chinese:分割, 分割的, ...
  7. Japanese:分割, 区分, ...
  8. Arabic:تَقسِيم, تقسيمي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲלֻקָּה, מְפוּצָּל, ...
  10. Russian:разделение, разбивка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поділ, розділяючий, ...
  12. Hindi:विभाजन, विभाजन करना, ...
parcel
ˈpɑrsəl
parcelled
parcel: package wrapped for shipment
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Definition of parcel - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
shippingUKpackage wrapped for shipmentUK
  • The parcel arrived at my doorstep today.
package packet
2.
deliveryUKquantity or amount of something, usually wrapped or containedUK
  • She divided the sweets into small parcels for the children..
bundle pack package
3.
real estateTECH.USdivision of land bought and sold as a unitTECH.US
  • They purchased a parcel of land near the lake.
lot tract

Verb

tr.
1.
divisiondivide something into parts or portions
  • They plan to parcel the land into smaller lots.
apportion separate split
2.
logisticswrap something into a package for shipment
  • She decided to parcel the gifts for mailing.
bundle package wrap
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  • parcel: package wrapped for shipment
    package wrapped for shipment
  • parcel: quantity or amount of something, usually wrapped or contained
    quantity or amount of something, usually wrapped or contained
  • parcel: small amount of food wrapped up
    small amount of food wrapped up

Expressions with parcel

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wrap items into a parcel for delivery
She decided to parcel up the gifts for mailing.
essential component of a larger whole
Hard work is part and parcel of success.
divide and give out in separate parts or amounts
They will parcel out the food to everyone.
adhesive tape used for sealing packages
She used parcel tape to secure the box.
bomb sent through mail to explode when opened
He received a parcel bomb in the mail.
piece of ground owned or designated for a purpose
They bought a small parcel of land to build their home.

Origin of parcel

Old French, parcelle (small part)

Examples of parcel in a sentence

  • The parcel was too heavy to carry.
  • The mailman delivered a parcel to our doorstep.
  • Each parcel contained a unique gift for the guests.
  • The parcel was sold to a developer.
  • They divided the estate into several parcels.
  • He handed me a parcel of cheese wrapped in paper.

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  1. French:colis, diviser, ...
  2. German:Paket, aufteilen, ...
  3. Italian:pacco, suddividere, ...
  4. Spanish:paquete, parcelar, ...
  5. Portuguese:pacote, parcelar, ...
  6. Chinese:包裹, 分割, ...
  7. Japanese:小包, 分割する, ...
  8. Arabic:طَرْد, قَسَّمَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲבִילָה, לְחַלֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:посылка, разделять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пакунок, розділяти, ...
  12. Hindi:पार्सल, विभाजित करना, ...

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