word wrap

noun

a feature of word-processing systems and some electronic typewriters that automatically moves a word to a new line to avoid overrunning the margin.

QUIZZES

PRACTICE SOME ESCAPISM WITH THIS WORD OF THE DAY QUIZ!

We salute you if you remember all the doovers from Word of the Day between May 25 and May 31!
Question 1 of 7
salute
to call out to in order to stop, attract attention, ask aid, etc.
to wield power; exercise rule.
to express respect or praise for; honor; commend.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT
Also called wraparound.

Origin of word wrap

First recorded in 1975–80

Words nearby word wrap

word salad, word square, word stress, word time, word to the wise, a, word wrap, word wrapping, word-blind, word-hoard, word-lore, word-perfect
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