parcelling
parcelling · parcellings
One of the long, narrow slips of canvas daubed with tar and wound about a rope like a…One of the long, narrow slips of canvas daubed with tar and wound about a rope like a bandage, before it is served; used also in mousing on the stays, etc.
Meaning
4 sensesOne of the long, narrow slips of canvas daubed with tar and wound about a rope like a bandage, before it is served; used also in mousing on the stays, etc.
A system for dividing something up.
The division of land into parcels.
The manner in which something is structured or packaged for sale, including the use of a specific size, material, color, font, etc.
More definitions
- the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
Forms
plural: parcellingsSynonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan:allotmentapportionmentapportioningallocationparcelingassignation
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedparcel