packing case

Frequency: 5.52.3 per million words

a large wooden box used for transporting goods

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Examples (10)

  • We used a large packing case to ship the furniture to our new home.
  • The workers carefully loaded the heavy packing case onto the transport truck.
  • He sat on an empty packing case while waiting for the train at the station.
  • They nailed the lid onto the packing case to ensure the contents were secure.
  • Several packing cases were stacked high in the corner of the warehouse.
  • Be careful not to drop that packing case; it contains very fragile glassware.
  • I need a hammer and a crowbar to pry open this old packing case.
  • The museum stored the ancient artifacts in custom-made packing cases.
  • Each packing case was clearly labeled with its destination and weight.
  • We found some old, yellowed newspapers stuffed inside the packing case for padding.