packingchip
nounUK /ˈpækɪŋ tʃɪp/
US /ˈpækɪŋ tʃɪp/
A small piece of foam or paper that keeps things safe inside a box.
The box was full of packing chips to protect the glass.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A tiny chip of material left over from packing or cutting.
Sweep up the packing chips from the workshop floor.
3. A small electronic chip used in packaging to track or sense a package.
The smart label hides a packing chip that reports the box's temperature.
4. A snack chip packed for a trip or lunch.
He tucked a bag of packing chips into his backpack for the hike.