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–n.paper, cloth, or the like, in which something is wrapped: »
wrappings for Christmas gifts.
–adj.used for wrapping: »wrapping paper.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
wrappings for Christmas gifts.
wrapping paper.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
gift-wrap|ping — «GIHFT RAP ihng», noun. fancy paper and trimmings in which to wrap a gift … Useful english dictionary
wrap|pings — wrap|ping «RAP ihng», noun, adjective, or wrap|pings «RAP ihngz», noun (plural). –n. paper, cloth, or the like, in which something is wrapped: »wrappings for Christmas gifts. –adj. used for wrapping: »wrapping paper … Useful english dictionary
wrap — [[t]ræp[/t]] v. wrapped, wrap•ping, n. adj. 1) to enclose in something wound or folded about (often fol. by up): She wrapped her head in a scarf[/ex] 2) to enclose and make fast within a covering of paper or the like (often fol. by up): Wrap the… … From formal English to slang
gift-wrap — verb wrap (a gift) attractively • Derivationally related forms: ↑gift wrapping • Hypernyms: ↑wrap, ↑wrap up • Verb Frames: Somebody s something * * * gift wrapper, n … Useful english dictionary
gift-wrap — gift′ wrap or gift′wrap v. wrapped, wrap•ping, n. 1) to wrap (something) with decorative paper, etc., for presentation as a gift 2) the decorative paper, etc., with which to wrap a gift • Etymology: 1935–40 … From formal English to slang
shrink-wrap — shrink′ wrap v. wrapped, wrap•ping, n. 1) cvb to wrap and seal in a clear, flexible plastic sheet that when exposed to heat shrinks tightly around the thing it covers 2) cvb the plastic film used to shrink wrap something • Etymology: 1965–70 … From formal English to slang
en|wrap — «ehn RAP», transitive verb, wrapped, wrap|ping. = wrap. (Cf. ↑wrap) … Useful english dictionary
in|wrap — «ihn RAP», transitive verb, wrapped, wrap|ping. = enwrap. (Cf. ↑enwrap) … Useful english dictionary
un|wrap — «uhn RAP», verb, wrapped, wrap|ping. –v.t. to remove the wrapping or wrappings from; open. –v.i. to become opened … Useful english dictionary
Wrapping — Wrap|ping [ ræpiŋ] das; s <aus engl. wrapping »Hülle, Umhüllung« zu to wrap »einhüllen, einpacken«> operative Behandlung eines ↑Aneurysmas durch Anbringen einer Kunststoffhülle, die wandfestigende Bindegewebswucherungen auslöst (Med.) … Das große Fremdwörterbuch