wrapping

[ rap-ing ]

noun

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

wrapping

/ ˈræpɪŋ /

noun

1. the material used to wrap something

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrapping¹

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

Example Sentences

Any vulnerability in this barrier could allow embers to sneak through the wrapping and ignite the building inside.

From Popular-Science

Isolated buildings in well-cleared, remote areas are the best candidates for foil wrapping.

From Popular-Science

He went to his locker and took out the uniform he’d never worn before, still in its plastic wrapping.

From Time

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.

From Washington Post

The 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.

From Outside Online

Wrapees was the term marines used for the Japanese because they had wrapping round their legs.

From The Daily Beast

In his backpack, which police say he dropped before fleeing, they recovered three hammers in plastic wrapping.

From The Daily Beast

Even Tony Hogue and his friend, who was a JF Images booking agent, had trouble wrapping their brains around it.

From The Daily Beast

And here I am in Texas, 40 years later, wrapping dresses on another generation of women.

From The Daily Beast

I focused on wrapping up pending obligations and getting out of America for a while.

From The Daily Beast

Plants that are slow in maturing never (p. 442) make fine wrapping leaves or show a good color.

From Project Gutenberg

He ceased to bother his brain with Bascomb and his affairs, wrapping himself completely in the noble work of the roadster.

From Project Gutenberg

Where paper is used for wrapping the specimens, they are best secured by fastening the envelope with sealing-wax.

From Project Gutenberg

From the canvas wrapping George took out and tossed on the counter a square packet wrapped in grease-paper.

From Project Gutenberg

Kraft paper is usually dark brown in color and is a most durable type of wrapping paper.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bag
• box
• casing
• coat
• container
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