- wrapping
- noun Date: 14th century something used to wrap an object ; wrapper
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Wrapping — *Wrapping (overflow), a variable that exceeds its maximum value in computing *Wrapping (graphics), the process of limiting a position to an area in computer graphics *Wrapping paper, paper used for wrapping a gift *Word wrapping, a feature… … Wikipedia
wrapping — UK US /ˈræpɪŋ/ noun [U] MARKETING, PRODUCTION ► paper, plastic, etc. used to cover and protect products: » plastic wrapping » wrapping paper … Financial and business terms
wrapping — ● wrapping nom masculin (anglais wrapping, emballage, de to wrap, envelopper) Dans un ensemble électronique, technique de connexion qui consiste à enrouler un fil dénudé, fortement tendu, autour d une tige présentant des arêtes vives … Encyclopédie Universelle
wrapping — [rap′iŋ] n. [often pl.] the material, as paper, in which something is wrapped … English World dictionary
wrapping — wrap ► VERB (wrapped, wrapping) 1) cover or enclose in paper or soft material. 2) arrange (paper or soft material) round something. 3) encircle or wind round: he wrapped an arm around her waist. 4) Computing cause (a word or unit of text) to be… … English terms dictionary
wrapping — [[t]ræ̱pɪŋ[/t]] wrappings N VAR Wrapping is something such as paper or plastic which is used to cover and protect something. Nick asked for the tile to be delivered in waterproof wrapping... He raced into the living room with his package,… … English dictionary
wrapping — UK [ˈræpɪŋ] / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms wrapping : singular wrapping plural wrappings the paper, plastic etc that is wrapped around something … English dictionary
wrapping — n. (esp. in pl.) material used to wrap; wraps, wrappers. Phrases and idioms: wrapping paper strong or decorative paper for wrapping parcels … Useful english dictionary
Wrapping — Wrap Wrap, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Wrapped}or {Wrapt}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Wrapping}.] [OE. wrappen, probably akin to E. warp. [root]144. Cf. {Warp}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To wind or fold together; to arrange in folds. [1913 Webster] Then cometh Simon… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wrapping — noun Wrapping is used before these nouns: ↑paper … Collocations dictionary
wrapping — Synonyms and related words: ambient, bandage, bandaging, binder, binding, blanketing, blocking, blotting out, cementwork, circling, circumambient, circumferential, circumflex, circumfluent, circumfluous, circumjacent, cloaking, clouding, coating … Moby Thesaurus
