pack

noun [C] (MASS)

/pæk/

Definition

› a thick mass of a substance, often like clay, that is used as a beauty treatment for the faceMake-up and skin care › a thick mass of cloth, etc. that can be put on an injury to stop any bleeding or swelling: Hold this ice pack to your head to stop the bruising. → See also compress nounMedical dressings, supports and devices

(Definition of pack noun (MASS) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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