parcel
//ˈpɑːr.səl//
Noun
parcelSingular
parcelsPlural
1
An object or collection of objects wrapped in paper or packed in a box, especially for sending by post.
I received a parcel from my grandmother today.
2
A piece or portion of land.
They bought a parcel of land to build their new house.
3
A quantity or group of things, especially people, regarded as a unit.
A parcel of tourists gathered at the entrance of the museum.
Verb
1
To wrap something up into a parcel.
She parceled the gifts before sending them.
2
To divide something into portions and distribute it.
The manager parceled out the tasks among the team members.