wrapping
Often wrappings. the covering in which something is wrapped.
Origin of wrapping
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How to use wrapping in a sentence
Any vulnerability in this barrier could allow embers to sneak through the wrapping and ignite the building inside.
Can you really use foil to fireproof your house? | Natalie Wallington | September 23, 2021 | Popular-ScienceIsolated buildings in well-cleared, remote areas are the best candidates for foil wrapping.
Can you really use foil to fireproof your house? | Natalie Wallington | September 23, 2021 | Popular-ScienceHe went to his locker and took out the uniform he’d never worn before, still in its plastic wrapping.
She was the type of person who, when giving a present, took extra care in making even the wrapping itself look special, adding to the recipient’s excitement.
Elizabeth Shedlick, nurse to two presidents, dies of covid-19 | Omari Daniels | April 1, 2021 | Washington PostThe method of wrapping will depend on the stretch and size of your mask, but I find that stringing my wrist through the individual ear loops of stretchy masks is usually effective.
Wrapees was the term marines used for the Japanese because they had wrapping round their legs.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile | Robert Ward | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIn his backpack, which police say he dropped before fleeing, they recovered three hammers in plastic wrapping.
The High-Priced Union Rep Charged With Attacking a Cop | Jacob Siegel | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTEven Tony Hogue and his friend, who was a JF Images booking agent, had trouble wrapping their brains around it.
And here I am in Texas, 40 years later, wrapping dresses on another generation of women.
Diane von Furstenberg: How I Learned to Love My Wrap Dress | Lizzie Crocker | October 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI focused on wrapping up pending obligations and getting out of America for a while.
I Traveled 6,000 Miles and a Lifetime to See the Pride Flag Fly at the U.S. Embassy in Israel | Jim Neal | June 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPlants that are slow in maturing never (p. 442) make fine wrapping leaves or show a good color.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.He ceased to bother his brain with Bascomb and his affairs, wrapping himself completely in the noble work of the roadster.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run | Stanley R. MatthewsWhere paper is used for wrapping the specimens, they are best secured by fastening the envelope with sealing-wax.
From the canvas wrapping George took out and tossed on the counter a square packet wrapped in grease-paper.
Dope | Sax RohmerKraft paper is usually dark brown in color and is a most durable type of wrapping paper.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. Torpey
British Dictionary definitions for wrapping
/ (ˈræpɪŋ) /
the material used to wrap something
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