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The act of wrecking, or state of being wrecked.

ething) as a deduction or an addition; esp. to abate or deduct; as, to allow a sum for leakage.

An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic forms or characters.

A bundle or package of goods in a cloth cover, and corded for storage or transportation; also, a bundle of straw Bale of dice, a pair of dice. [Obs.] B. Jonson.

A compact package or roll of cloth, as of canvas or silk, often containing about forty yards.

To lay open as by breaking; to divide; as, to break a package of goods.

n to unload or more the cargo. -- In bulk, in a mass; loose; not inclosed in separate packages or divided into separate parts; in such shape that any desired quantity may be taken or sold. -- Laden in bulk, Stowed in bulk, having the cargo loose in the hold or not inclosed in boxes, bales, or casks. -- Sale by bulk,…

A number of things bound together, as by a cord or envelope, into a mass or package convenient for handling or conveyance; a loose package; a roll; as, a bundle of straw or of paper; a bundle of old clothes. The fable of the rods, which, when united in a bundle, no strength could bend. Goldsmith. Bundle pillar (Arch.),…

A bale or package. covered with hide, or with wood bound with hide; as, a ceroon of indigo, cochineal, etc.

ng, in order to afford security or proof; as, an additional or special mark put upon a package of goods belonging to several persons, that it may not be opened except in the presence of all; a mark added to that of an artificer of gold or silver work by the Goldsmiths' Company of London, to attest the standard quality…

A machine for lowering heavy weights, as packages, coal wagons, etc., to a ship's deck.

A sham package in a shop, or one which does not contain what its exterior indicates.

Leakage or outflow, as of steam or a liquid.

n express messenger or message. [Obs.] Eikon Basilike. Express office, an office where packages for an express are received or delivered.

To extempt from charge for postage, as a letter, package, or packet, etc.

o raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle, as a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight. They land my goods, and hoist my flying sails. Pope. Hoisting him into his father's throne. South. Hoisting engine, a steam engine for operating a hoist.

nscription, the contents, ownership, destination, etc.; as, the label of a bottle or a package.

To admit water by leakage, as a ship, etc.

which one has parted; waste; -- opposed to gain or increase; as, the loss of liquor by leakage was considerable.

collect into a sum or mass; as, to make up the amount of rent; to make up a bundle or package. (b) To reconcile; to compose; as, to make up a difference or quarrel. (c) To supply what is wanting in; to complete; as, a dollar is wanted to make up the stipulated sum. (d) To compose, as from ingredients or parts; to shap…