parcel parcel /ˈpɑːrsəl/

noun

1. () The allotment of some amount by dividing something  ( parcel , share , portion )
   the allotment of some amount by dividing something
    Death gets more than its share of attention from theologians
   death gets more than its share of attention from theologians
   
2. () A wrapped container  ( parcel , package )
   a wrapped container
    The postman delivered a parcel for me this morning
   The postman delivered a parcel for me this morning
   
   
3. A collection of things wrapped or boxed together  ( parcel , package , bundle , packet )
   a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
    The chips came in a packet that had been opened
   The chips came in a packet that had been opened
   
   
4. An extended area of land  ( parcel , parcel of land , piece of ground , piece of land , tract )
   an extended area of land
   

verb

1. () Divide into parts  ( parcel )
   divide into parts
    The developers parceled the land
   The developers parceled the land
   
2. Make into a wrapped container  ( parcel )
   make into a wrapped container
   
3. Cover with strips of canvas  ( parcel )
   cover with strips of canvas
    Parcel rope
   parcel rope