Definition
Definition of wrappings - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
coveringouter layers or coverings of something
- The wrappings of the package were torn.
2.
packagingmaterials used to cover or protect items
- The gift was hidden under colorful wrappings.
Images of wrappings
outer layers or coverings of something 
materials used to cover or protect items
Origin of wrappings
Old English, wrappian (to wrap)
Examples of wrappings in a sentence
The wrappings on the bouquet were elegant. She carefully removed the wrappings from the fragile vase. The wrappings were scattered all over the floor after the party.
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- French:emballages, ...
- German:äußere Schichten, Verpackungen, ...
- Italian:involucri, confezioni, ...
- Spanish:envolturas, envoltorios, ...
- Portuguese:envoltórios, embrulhos, ...
- Chinese:外包装, 包装, ...
- Japanese:包装, 包装紙, ...
- Arabic:أَغْلِفَة, أغلفة, ...
- Hebrew:עֲטִיפוֹת, נְיָרוֹת עֲטִיפָה, ...
- Russian:обёртки, обёртка, ...
- Ukrainian:обгортки, упаковка, ...
- Hindi:आवरण, लपेटन, ...
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)
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, ...
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