Definitions for parcels

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parcels par·cel

Spelling: [pahr-suh l]

IPA: /ˈpɑr səl/

Parcels is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 328 anagrams from letters in parcels (acelprs).

Definitions for parcels

noun

1. an object, article, container, or quantity of something wrapped or packed up; small package; bundle.
2. a quantity or unit of something, as of a commodity for sale; lot.
3. a group, collection, or assemblage of persons or things.
4. a distinct, continuous portion or tract of land.
5. 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 parcels

1275-1325; Middle English Middle French parcelle Late Latin *particella, fresh formation for Latin particula; see particle, passel

Examples for parcels

He took a seat and began to parcel out the food in two piles.

This stipulation was often ignored, and he was accused of wanting to parcel out Hyde Park in allotments.

Both the men then left the room, and the prisoner entered, who pushed rudely against him and seized the parcel out of his hands.

Appraisers and surveyors were set to work to parcel out the property.

The following three seasons will be released in six-month intervals, so parcel out the episodes now.

He suddenly attacked him, and began to pull the parcel out of his hands.

He went very fast to the outside door of the car, opened it, and threw the parcel out.

I cannot parcel out my love, a little to one, a little more to another, and so on.

She stowed her parcel out of sight, and drew the curtains, and began to undress.

Mr. Hayley stooped, really with the innocent intention of moving the parcel out of the way.