Meaning

A portion of something that is wrapped backward..

Definitions by Sense

1. A portion of something that is wrapped backward.
2. (computing, dated) A word wrap feature that restores a word to the preceding line when space is made for it by deletion.
3. To wrap around the back of something.
4. (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.

NEW STRING-UP GUN PREVENTS BACKWRAPS Take up yarn at 4,000 meters per minute with high tension that prevents backwraps.

After applying insulation boards, adhere reinforcing mesh to the board surface. This mesh must wrap around any exposed edge of the insulation board. (This is called backwrapping.)

The insulation boards should be backwrapped at terminations, with the mesh fully embedded in the base coat.

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

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When Should You Use Backwrap?

Use backwrap when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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