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wrap up
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wraparound
wrapper
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wrapround
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wraparound

wrap·a·round [ ráppə ròwnd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. designed for wrapping around body: designed to be worn wrapped around the body and tied in position with one edge overlapping the other, rather than fastened with buttons or a zipper

2. curving around sides: curving around the sides of whatever it is attached to
a wraparound porch



noun  (plural wrap·a·rounds)
Definition:
 
1. wraparound garment: a wraparound skirt or other piece of clothing

2. wraparound cabinet: a cabinet that is shaped to curve around the sides of something

3. comput computer function automatically starting new line: a function of a computer program or visual display unit that makes text automatically begin a new line as soon as the last character space in the previous line is filled

4. publishing paper strip around book's dust jacket: a strip of paper fastened around the dust jacket of a book, e.g. to announce a price reduction

5. printing plate for attaching to press cylinder: a plate of flexible material that can be attached to the cylinder of a rotary press

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