Definitions for parceling

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parceling par·cel·ing

Spelling: [pahr-suh-ling]

IPA: /ˈpɑr sə lɪŋ/

Parceling is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 651 anagrams from letters in parceling (acegilnpr).

Definitions for parceling

noun

1. the act of separating or dividing into parts and distributing; allotting or apportioning.
2. Nautical. strips of canvas, usually coated with tar, for wrapping around a rope to protect it.
3. an object, article, container, or quantity of something wrapped or packed up; small package; bundle.
4. a quantity or unit of something, as of a commodity for sale; lot.
5. a group, collection, or assemblage of persons or things.
6. a distinct, continuous portion or tract of land.
7. a part, portion, or fragment.

adverb

1. Archaic. in part; partially.

verb (used with object)

1. to divide into or distribute in parcels or portions (usually followed by out).
2. to make into a parcel or wrap as a parcel.
3. Nautical. to cover or wrap (a rope) with strips of canvas.

Origin of parceling

late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at parcel, -ing¹

Examples for parceling

I could not see her as a worker in organized charity, parceling out benefits tied with red tape.

To keep me from mischief, the mate used to set me picking oakum, or ripping up an old sail for 'parceling,' as it was called.

(b) This is to render the surface smooth for parceling and serving.

By parceling out to us so little, his concert movie feels more like a loud karaoke bar.