Packing material is a broad term that can refer to a variety of items used to protect and secure items during shipping. WADDING, which is seven letters long, is a soft material used to cushion fragile items. GASKET, six letters long, is a type of sealant used to fill the space between two objects. Shavings, eight letters long, are thin pieces of wood used to fill in gaps and provide additional protection. Excelsior, nine letters long, is a type of wood shavings made from softwood trees. PEANUTS, seven letters long, are small pieces of foam used to fill in spaces and protect items from shock. TWINE, five letters long, is a type of string used to tie items together and secure them during shipping.