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wrapping

American  
[rap-ing] / ˈræp ɪŋ /

noun

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

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

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He throws himself at Maverick, wrapping his arms around his neck.

From Literature

“Atomic Dragons,” wrapping April 4 with a closing-day symposium of nuclear experts, is the work of SWANS, which stands for Slow War Against the Nuclear State.

From Los Angeles Times

The smog season regularly did a number on our mile-high mountains, wrapping them in a brown cloak of invisibility until wind and rain swept the sludge away.

From Los Angeles Times

House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed the White House's confidence when he told reporters on Capitol Hill he thinks the US is "wrapping up" the military operation.

From BBC

He shares that ideas began popping up in his mind when the show’s 22nd season was wrapping up last year.

From Los Angeles Times

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