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Definition of wrapping - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
coveringused to cover or enclose something
- The wrapping paper is colorful and festive.
Noun
1.
covering materialmaterial used to cover or enclose something
- She used colorful wrapping for the gifts..
2.
action of coveringthe act of covering something
- The wrapping of the statue took several hours..
Images of wrapping
material used to cover or enclose something
Expressions with wrapping
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paper used to cover gifts or parcels for protection or decoration
She wrapped the present in colorful wrapping paper.
relating to a method of packaging using plastic film
The shrink-wrapping machine is used for sealing products.
robe worn over nightwear
He wore a wrapping gown over his pajamas.
automatic moving of words to a new line
Word wrapping ensures text fits within the screen.
Origin of wrapping
English, wrap (enclose) + -ing (action)
Terms with wrapping included in their meaning
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stationery
thin material for writing or wrapping
kitchen
thin aluminium used for wrapping food
materials
strong wrapping made from thick pulp for packaging items
food wrapping
thin metal sheet used for wrapping food
wrapping materials
materials used to wrap or protect goods
shipping
the process of wrapping or protecting goods
baby care
lightweight blanket for wrapping newborns
make cylindrical
make something into a cylinder by wrapping it around itself
packaging
thin shiny material for wrapping food
packaging
thin paper used for wrapping delicate items
clothing
dress with a front closure by wrapping
action
the act of wrapping something
food or insulation
thin metal sheet used for wrapping food or as an insulator
kitchen cleaning
absorbent paper used in kitchens for cleaning or wrapping food
marketing
the design of boxes or wrapping to attract customers
packaging
thin plastic sheet used for wrapping items
movement
fasten something onto a surface by tying, wrapping, or strapping
packaging
act of wrapping something in several layers
material
very thin flexible sheet of metal used for wrapping or other purposes
business
economic sector that makes and supplies wrapping and container products
childcare
the act of wrapping babies tightly in cloths
infant care
related to wrapping infants tightly
fever treatment
method to cool down fever by wrapping in wet sheet
wrapping
thin paper used to wrap sandwiches
Examples of wrapping in a sentence
She admired the wrapping material on the gift. The wrapping on the bouquet was elegant. He admired the wrapping on the chocolate box. The wrapping of the gift was done with care. Wrapping the fragile items took a lot of time.
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- French:d'emballage, emballage, ...
- German:Verpackungs-, Verpackung, ...
- Italian:da imballaggio, involucro, ...
- Spanish:envoltorio, envoltura, ...
- Portuguese:envolvente, embrulho, ...
- Chinese:包装的, 包装材料, ...
- Japanese:包装用の, 包装紙, ...
- Arabic:تَغْلِيفِيّ, غِلاف, ...
- Hebrew:עוֹטֵף, עֲטִיפָה, ...
- Russian:обёрточный, упаковка, ...
- Ukrainian:обгортковий, обгортка, ...
- Hindi:लपेटने वाला, लपेटन, ...
Definition of wrap - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
enclosuretr. cover or enclose something in paper or soft materialtr.
- She decided to wrap the gift in shiny paper..
2.
conclusiontr./intr. conclude or bring to an endtr./intr.
- Let's wrap the meeting and summarize the decisions..
3.
auto newlinetr. TECH. break a line of text onto the next linetr. TECH.
- The text editor will wrap the lines automatically.
4.
graspingintr. coil around an object or organismintr.
- The snake wrapped itself around the branch.
5.
filmingintr. TECH. finish shooting a video or movieintr. TECH.
- The director announced they would wrap by Friday.
6.
resettingintr. TECH. reset to an original value after passing a maximumintr. TECH.
- The counter will wrap back to zero after reaching ten.
Noun
1.
foodtype of sandwich with tortilla around filling
- I had a chicken wrap for lunch.
2.
packagingmaterial used to cover or protect something
- She used colorful wrap for the gift.
3.
shawlclothing worn around the shoulders
- She draped a wrap over her evening dress.
4.
actionthe act of wrapping something
- The wrap of the package was done carefully.
5.
filmTECH. completion of filming or performanceTECH.
- The director announced it was a wrap.
Images of wrap
type of sandwich with tortilla around filling 
material used to cover or protect something 
clothing worn around the shoulders
Expressions with wrap
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put on warm clothing for protection
He needs to wrap up before going outside.
celebration after completing filming of a movie or show
The wrap party was held at a fancy restaurant.
cover something completely
Wrap it up in a blanket to keep it warm.
finish talking about a topic
Let's wrap up discussions on this project and move to the next item.
cover or enclose something with material
She decided to wrap up in a warm blanket.
successfully control or influence someone for a long time
She can wrap her boss around her little finger easily.
protect someone too much from harm or treat with extreme care
She tends to wrap her children in cotton wool.
finalize negotiations or discussions
We need to wrap up a deal with the suppliers by tomorrow.
finish a meeting
We need to wrap up a meeting before 5 PM.
used to announce something is finished or completed
It's a wrap! Let's go home.
used to indicate the activity has just ended
After the final scene, the director said, "That's a wrap!"
understand something difficult or complex
She couldn't wrap her head around the math problem.
understand something difficult or complex
I can’t wrap your head around quantum mechanics for you; study the basics first.
use national pride to gain support or approval
The politician tried to wrap in the flag during the debate.
tortilla filled with breakfast items
She ordered a breakfast wrap with sausage and cheese.
plastic sheet with air bubbles for packaging
She wrapped the vase in bubble wrap for safety.
material used to cover food
She used food wrap to cover the leftovers.
dress with a front closure by wrapping
She wore a stylish wrap dress to the party.
encircle someone or something with one's arms
She wrapped her arms around him tightly.
thin plastic film for sealing food containers
Cover the leftovers with cling wrap to keep them fresh.
thin plastic film used to cover food to keep it fresh
She covered the leftover salad with plastic wrap to store in the fridge..
dress in warm clothes to stay warm
Make sure to wrap up warm before going out in the snow.
supportive strip worn on the hand joint, often for strain recovery
He put on a wrist wrap to steady his joint during training.
the final part of a process or activity
We had a meeting for the project wrap-up.
Origin of wrap
Old English, wræppan (to wrap)
Examples of wrap in a sentence
They wrap the sandwiches in foil for freshness. We need to wrap the project by Friday. They decided to wrap the event with a thank-you speech. Make sure to wrap the text to fit the screen. The software can wrap text to avoid horizontal scrolling. Wrap the ribbon around the gift box.
I wrapped my scarf around my neck. They will wrap the film next week. The crew is set to wrap today. The digital clock will wrap at midnight. When the score reaches 100, it will wrap to zero. She ordered a veggie wrap for dinner. The wrap was filled with fresh ingredients. The wrap on the package was torn. He chose a biodegradable wrap for the sandwich. She wore a wrap to keep warm in the breeze. The wrap complemented her outfit perfectly. The wrap of each gift took only a minute. Her careful wrap protected the vase during shipping. After months of work, it's finally a wrap. The crew celebrated the wrap of the movie.
View all translations of wrap
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- French:emballer, wrap, ...
- German:einwickeln, Wrap, ...
- Italian:incartare, wrap, ...
- Spanish:cubrir, wrap, ...
- Portuguese:envolver, wrap, ...
- Chinese:包裹, 卷饼, ...
- Japanese:包む, ラップ, ...
- Arabic:لَفَّ, راب, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲטוֹף, רָאַפּ, ...
- Russian:заворачивать, ролл, ...
- Ukrainian:загортати, рол, ...
- Hindi:लपेटना, रैप, ...
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