pack

an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

a large indefinite quantity“a battalion of ants”

an association of criminals“police tried to break up the gang”

a cream that cleanses and tones the skin

a complete collection of similar things

a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)

a group of hunting animals

a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect

a bundle (especially one carried on the back)

compress into a wad“wad paper into the box”

press tightly together or cram“The crowd packed the auditorium”

have the property of being packable or of compacting easily“This powder compacts easily”

have with oneself; have on one's person“She always takes an umbrella”

press down tightly“tamp the coffee grinds in the container to make espresso”

hike with a backpack“Every summer they are backpacking in the Rockies”

load with a pack

arrange in a container“pack the books into the boxes”

fill to capacity“This singer always packs the concert halls”

carry, as on one's back“Pack your tents to the top of the mountain”

set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome“pack a jury”

seal with packing“pack the faucet”

treat the body or any part of it by wrapping it, as with blankets or sheets, and applying compresses to it, or stuffing it to provide cover, containment, or therapy, or to absorb blood“The nurse packed gauze in the wound”