Backwrap
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backwrap is a noun meaning A portion of something that is wrapped backward.
Meaning
A portion of something that is wrapped backward.
More Meanings
- (computing, dated) A word wrap feature that restores a word to the preceding line when space is made for it by deletion.
- To wrap around the back of something.
- (computing, dated) To restore a word to the preceding line when space is made for it by deletion.
Example Sentences
Fresh and cool as a crocus, this pretty dress is designed with a cleverly concealed backwrap.
The insulation boards should be backwrapped at terminations, with the mesh fully embedded in the base coat.
NEW STRING-UP GUN PREVENTS BACKWRAPS Take up yarn at 4,000 meters per minute with high tension that prevents backwraps.
Backwrapping words occurs when enough text is deleted to permit one or more words to be formatted into the shortened line.
Word Forms
- backwraps
- backwrapping
- backwrapped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wrapover, back, enwrapment, turnback, underwrap, overwrap.
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