jigsawpacking
nounUK /ˈdʒɪɡsɔːˌpækɪŋ/
US /ˈdʒɪɡsɔˌpækɪŋ/
Jigsaw packing is when you fit things together like puzzle pieces so they take up less space.
We used jigsaw packing to fit all the books into one small box.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A packing method where oddly shaped items are nested together to fill gaps.
The movers used jigsaw packing to squeeze the lamps and chairs into the van.
3. The act of arranging data or files so they fit neatly into limited storage.
Jigsaw packing of the files let us save them on a smaller drive.
4. A playful term for fitting many people or things into a small area.
The kids called their crowded tent setup jigsaw packing.