colis — meaning in English

English meaning

• packet noun A small parcel, pouch, or bundle of something.
• parcel noun A wrapped package prepared for shipping or delivery.

Senses

colis is used for these senses in English:

• packet (nautical) Originally, a vessel employed by government to convey dispatches or mails; hence, a vessel employed in conveying dispatches, mails, passengers, and goods, and having fixed days of sailing; a mail boat. Packet boat, ship, vessel (Wikipedia).
• parcel A package wrapped for shipment.

packet — full definition

1. noun A small parcel, pouch, or bundle of something.
2. noun In computing, a small chunk of data sent across a network as part of a larger message.

parcel — full definition

1. noun A wrapped package prepared for shipping or delivery.
2. noun A distinct piece or plot of land.
3. verb To divide something into portions and distribute it, often with "out."

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