dunnage: Meaning and Definition of

dun•nage

Pronunciation: (dun'ij), [key]
— n., v., -naged, -nag•ing.
—n.
  1. baggage or personal effects.
  2. loose material laid beneath or wedged among objects carried by ship or rail to prevent injury from chafing or moisture, or to provide ventilation.
—v.t.
  1. to cover or pack with dunnage.
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