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wrapping

wrapping

NounAdjective

This term describes both the physical material and the action of enclosing an object. When referring to the material, it often carries a connotation of presentation or protection, frequently associated with celebratory rituals like gift-giving or industrial packaging.

As a noun, the word functions as a mass noun when referring to the material in general, though it can be used countably when referring to specific types or individual pieces of packaging. The gerund form describes the labor-intensive process of folding and securing material around an item.

Meanings

Nounwrapping

Material used for covering or enclosing an object, typically for protection or decoration.

The gift was covered in shiny gold wrapping.

Nounwrapping

The act or process of covering something in paper or other material.

The wrapping of the presents took longer than the shopping itself.

Adjectivewrapping

Used for the purpose of covering or enclosing something.

She bought a roll of wrapping paper for the birthday party.

Examples

Please remove the plastic wrapping before putting the tray in the oven.

Gourmet

I spent the whole afternoon wrapping presents for the kids.

Where did you buy this beautiful wrapping paper?

The candy was encased in a shiny gold wrapping.

I need to find some wrapping material that will protect the vase during the move.

Travel

The gift wrapping is so neat that I almost do not want to open it.

Romance

He is still wrapping the fragile equipment for shipment.

Business

The ancient scroll was preserved by a thick layer of protective wrapping.

History

I wonder if I have enough tape for the wrapping.

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