wrapping

[ rap-ing ]
/ ˈræp ɪŋ /

noun

Often wrappings. the covering in which something is wrapped.

Origin of wrapping

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at wrap, -ing1

Definition for wrapping (2 of 2)

Origin of wrap

1275–1325; Middle English (v.), of obscure origin; compare dialectal Danish vravle to wind

OTHER WORDS FROM wrap

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH wrap

rap wrap rapped rapt wrapped wrapt

Example sentences from the Web for wrapping

British Dictionary definitions for wrapping (1 of 2)

wrapping
/ (ˈræpɪŋ) /

noun

the material used to wrap something

British Dictionary definitions for wrapping (2 of 2)

wrap
/ (ræp) /

verb wraps, wrapping or wrapped (mainly tr)

noun

Word Origin for wrap

C14: origin unknown

Idioms and Phrases with wrapping

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