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underwrap Synonyms & Antonyms

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Underwrap as a Noun

1

A lightweight foam that is applied to the skin to reduce irritation before wrapping with supportive tape.

2

A sheath that surrounds a limb and which is used under a cast.

3

The portion of a garment that is overlapped by another portion, such as the hidden part of a wrap skirt or the edge that holds buttons which is hidden when a garment is buttoned up.

4

An optional wrap that goes under the guide wrap on a fishing rod.

5

An undergarment that consists of a cloth wrapped around the body.

Underwrap as a Verb

1

To provide with an underwrap.

2

To provide with a wrapping that will subsequently be covered or wrapped by something else.

3

To wrap the underside of something.

4

To underlap.

5

To wrap such that the wrapping does not go all the way to the edge.

6

To provide with insufficient wrappings.

Word Forms & Grammar

underwrap (plural underwraps)

underwrap (third-person singular simple present underwraps, present participle underwrapping, simple past and past participle underwrapped)

Origin of Underwrap

From under- +‎ wrap.

Word Facts for Underwrap

Part of speechnoun, verb
MeaningA lightweight foam that is applied to the skin to reduce irritation before wrapping with supportive tape
Pluralunderwraps
Verb formsunderwraps, underwrapping, underwrapped

Frequently Asked Questions About Underwrap

Is underwrap a noun or a verb?

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

What is the plural of underwrap?

The plural of underwrap is underwraps.

What is the past tense of underwrap?

The past tense of underwrap is underwrapped. The present participle is underwrapping.