wrap|ping

wrap|ping
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. 2012.

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