wrapping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of covering or enclosing something, typically with a material such as paper or fabric.

  - "She wrapped the gift carefully."
  - "The mummy was wrapped in linen."

• Noun

  A protective covering or coating, such as a bandage or a layer of insulation.

  - "The athlete's injury was wrapped in bandages."
  - "The house was wrapped in insulation for the winter."

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Antonyms

unwrap

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Synonyms

enfold , lap

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wrapping
clap , map , rap , tap

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Variants

List of all variants of wrapping that leads to same result
wrapping , wrappings , wrap , wrapped , wraps , wrapping paper , gift wrap , gift wrapped , gift wrapping , gift wraps , pre-wrap , pre-wrapped , pre-wrapping , pre-wraps , prewrap , prewrapped , prewrapping , prewraps , shrink-wrap , shrink-wrapped , shrink-wrapping , shrink-wraps , wrap up , wrapped up , wrapping up , wraps up

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Etymology

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Old English 'wrappan' - to fold or roll up.

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Trivia

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1. Wrapping paper was first mass-produced in the 19th century.

2. The Japanese art of gift-wrapping, known as 'Furoshiki', has been practiced for over 1,000 years.

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Related Concepts

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1. Packaging: The process of preparing goods for transportation, storage, or sale, which often involves wrapping or enclosing the items in some way.

2. Gift-wrapping: The art of wrapping presents in an attractive and decorative way, often using paper, ribbons, and other embellishments.

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Culture

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Wrapping has been a significant part of various cultures for various reasons, such as preserving food, protecting items during transportation, and expressing respect and admiration. In many cultures, wrapping is also used for ceremonial purposes, such as mummification in ancient Egypt or the wrapping of presents during the holiday season.

How to Memorize "wrapping"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of wrapping an object by folding or rolling a material around it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wrapping' with the image of a gift covered in colorful paper and ribbons.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'wrapping' as 'Wrap Around Presents Pleasantly'.

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