packet (n.)

  1. a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

    [ Syn: package , bundle , parcel ]

  2. (computer science) a message or message fragment

  3. a small package or bundle

  4. a boat for carrying mail

    [ Syn: mailboat , mail boat , packet boat ]

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