Wrapping
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹæp.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wrapping is a noun meaning The material in which something is wrapped.
Meaning
The material in which something is wrapped.
More Meanings
- (computing, writing) The breaking of a section of text into lines so that it will fit into the available width of a display area.
- present participle and gerund of wrap
Example Sentences
See also: autowrap, backwrap, line break, word wrap, and wraparound
Cattle are shot with stones and can only be cured by a "fairy dart" or ancient stone arrowhead. These objects are kept in numerous wrappings by every properly qualified "fairy doctor," who rub[s] them on the sick beasts with appropriate charms .
Word Forms
- wrappings
Synonyms for wrapping
Depending on context, synonyms include casing, packaging, wrap, swathe, wrapper.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wrapper, swathe, bagging, enclosing, packing, pack.
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