Definition Definition

parceling - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'parceling' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Parceling [ n.]
- The act of dividing and distributing in portions or parts.
- 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 stayes, etc.
2 . Parceling [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Parcel

Meaning of 'parceling' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . parceling [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
Example in sentence:
  • the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state

Nearby Words:

par para para grass para nut para- parabanic parablast parablastic parable parabola

See 'parceling' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Categories

Browse Dictionary