packer — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A person whose business is to pack things; especially, one who packs food for preservation

   Examples

   He works as a pork packer.

   a household goods packer

   More examples (1)

   When his back problems kept him from lifting furniture, his skill as a packer kept him employed.

2. A software program that compresses code or data.

   Examples

   Many times, the malware authors will use packers and even encryption tools to disguise their software […]

3. A ring of packing or a special device to render gastight and watertight the space between the tubing and bore of an oil well.

   Usage

   • US usage

4. An artificial penis or similar object worn by a drag king, trans man, etc., inside the trousers.

5. An object inserted to hold a space open for the purpose of alignment; a spacer or shim.

   Usage

   • New-Zealand

6. A kind of trunk for luggage.

   Usage

   • Dated

7. A packhorse.

   Usage

   • Australia

8. A dustpan.

   Usage

   • Nigeria

Noun

1. a workman employed to pack things into containers

   Synonyms

   baggerboxer

   Broader terms

   working person

2. a wholesaler in the meat-packing business

   Synonyms

   meat packer

   Broader terms

   jobberwholesaler

3. a hiker who wears a backpack

   Synonyms

   backpacker

   Broader terms

   hikertramptramper