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packet boat

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/pɐˈketɨ/pa·que·te

Definitions

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1

A fast, luxurious passenger ship that makes regular voyages on a maritime line.

Usage examples

“The packet boat 'Santa Maria' sailed the route between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro.”
“They travelled to New York by packet boat.”

Common combinations

luxury packet boat
2

A small package or parcel.

Usage examples

“He received a packet in the mail.”
“The sugar packet was torn.”

Common combinations

packet of sugar