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overwrap Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: OW1 V ER0 R AE1 P

What Does Overwrap Mean?

Overwrap is used as a noun meaning A secondary wrapper covering an item. As a verb, it means To wrap in a secondary wrapper.

Overwrap at a Glance

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pluraloverwraps
Verb formsoverwraps, overwrapping, overwrapped

Overwrap Definition (Noun)

  1. A secondary wrapper covering an item.

Overwrap as a Verb

  1. To wrap in a secondary wrapper.
  2. To wrap such that the wrapping goes beyond the edge.
  3. To provide with too many wrappings.

Synonyms of Overwrap

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Antonyms of Overwrap

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Overwrap in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

overwrap (plural overwraps)

overwrap (third-person singular simple present overwraps, present participle overwrapping, simple past and past participle overwrapped)

Origin of Overwrap

From over- +‎ wrap.

Quick Answers About Overwrap

Is overwrap a noun or a verb?

Overwrap is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of overwrap?

The plural of overwrap is overwraps.

What is the past tense of overwrap?

The past tense of overwrap is overwrapped. The present participle is overwrapping.

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