wrapping

American  

[rap-ing] / ˈræp ɪŋ /

noun

1. Often wrappings. the covering in which something is wrapped.

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wrapping British  

/ ˈræpɪŋ /

noun

1. the material used to wrap something

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Etymology

Origin of wrapping

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; wrap, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Not that I should be getting this, but it feels like this nice wrapping around this as a special second layer that I could never have predicted or dreamed of.

From Los Angeles Times

China’s foreign-exchange reserves rose in December amid a weaker dollar, wrapping up a year marked by a ballooning trade surplus that has renewed debate over the tightly managed Chinese yuan.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Asian manufacturing sector seems to be on firmer ground, wrapping up last year on an optimistic note as survey data signaled improving factory activity though rising cost pressures could cloud any recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal

What do you remember about the day after wrapping?

From Los Angeles Times

Big companies wrapping artificial intelligence into how they do business may be the most underestimated trend in tech next year.

From Barron's

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