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wrapper

/ˈɹapɚ/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A thin flexible container used to enclose or wrap things.

    - "He wrapped the gift in a beautiful paper wrapper."
    - "The candy was wrapped in cellophane to keep it fresh."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɹapɚ/



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Synonyms

adapter , primitive wrapper class , wrapper class
Rhymes
Words rhyming with wrapper
rapes , apes , tapes , capes , apes
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. wrap (English) : to enclose or cover

  2. wrap (Scottish) : to encircle or surround

  3. wrap (Marathi) : to twist or coil

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. wrap (English) : to enclose or cover

  2. rrapper (English) : a hip-hop artist

Variants
List of all variants of wrapper that leads to same result
wrapper , wrappers , dust wrapper , dust wrappers
Forms
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wrappings, wrapped, wrapping

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'wrapper' comes from the Old English 'wrapan' meaning to turn or roll around.

Trivia
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  1. The longest wrapper ever recorded was over 3 miles long and was used to wrap a giant cucumber.

  2. The ancient Egyptians used papyrus wrappers to store their scrolls.

Related Concepts
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  1. packaging: The process of preparing and protecting products for transportation, storage, and sale

  2. container: An object used to hold or store something

Culture
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In literature, the wrapper can refer to a layer of deception or disguise. In art, it can symbolize protection or preservation. In music, it can be used metaphorically to describe a container for an idea or message.

How to Memorize "wrapper"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a present wrapped in colorful paper with a bow on top.
    - Visualize a sandwich wrapped in a tortilla or a burrito wrapped in foil.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wrapper' with the image of a gift wrapped in paper.
    - Link the word 'wrapper' with the idea of protection or containment.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym W-R-A-P-P-E-R to remember the definition: Wrap Around Paper Presents Everyone Receives.

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