wrapping Meaning & Definition
What Does Wrapping Mean?
Wrapping is used as a noun meaning The material in which something is wrapped. It can also mean The breaking of a section of text into lines so that it will fit into the available width of a display area. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of wrap. As a verb, it means To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.
Word Facts for Wrapping
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹæp.ɪŋ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | wrap, swathe and wrapper |
| Antonyms | unwrap |
| Plural | wrappings |
Wrapping Definition (Noun)
- The material in which something is wrapped.
- The breaking of a section of text into lines so that it will fit into the available width of a display area.
See also: autowrap, backwrap, line break, word wrap, and wraparound
Wrapping as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of wrap
Verb
- To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.
- To enclose or coil around an object or organism, as a form of grasping.
A snake wraps itself around its prey.
- To conceal by enveloping or enfolding; to hide.
- (video production) To finish shooting (filming) a video, television show, or movie.
- (lines, words, text, etc.) To break a continuous line (of text) onto the next line
I wrapped the text so that I wouldn't need to scroll to the right to read it.
- To make functionality available through a software wrapper.
- To (cause to) reset to an original value after passing a maximum.
The row counter wraps back to zero when no more rows can be inserted.
Synonyms of Wrapping
Wrapping synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Wrapping
Wrapping in a Sentence
See also: autowrap, backwrap, line break, word wrap, and wraparound
A snake wraps itself around its prey.
I wrapped the text so that I wouldn't need to scroll to the right to read it.
The row counter wraps back to zero when no more rows can be inserted.
Word Forms & Grammar
wrapping (plural wrappings)
wrapping
Words That Rhyme With Wrapping
Origin of Wrapping
Origin 1: From Middle English wrappinge, wrappynge, equivalent to wrap + -ing.
Origin 2: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
How to Pronounce Wrapping
The standard pronunciation of wrapping is /ˈɹæp.ɪŋ/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɹæp).
Questions People Ask About Wrapping
Is wrapping a noun or a verb?
Wrapping is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for wrapping?
Close synonyms of wrapping are wrap, swathe and wrapper. See the full list of wrapping synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of wrapping?
The opposite of wrapping is unwrap.
What is the plural of wrapping?
The plural of wrapping is wrappings.