Definition of "dunnage" [dun•nage]

• Loose packing material used to protect a ship's cargo from damage during transport. (noun)
• Personal baggage. (noun)

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• "Reusable industrial packaging, known as dunnage, is frequently made from EPP due to its durability and its inherent ability to absorb energy in transit."
• "Braintech solutions will guide robots manufactured by ABB Inc.'s Robotic, Automotive and Manufacturing Group to locate heavy transmission castings on pallets called "dunnage", move the castings to a work area, and then pick up the empty dunnage and place it on a conveyor."
• "From the article:Braintech solutions will guide robots manufactured by ABB Inc.'s Robotic, Automotive and Manufacturing Group to locate heavy transmission castings on pallets called "dunnage", move the castings to a work area, and then pick up the empty dunnage and place it on a conveyor."