wrapping
/ˈɹæp.ɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: wrappings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The material in which something is wrapped.
Noun
Examples
Cattle are shot with stones and can only be cured by a "fairy dart" or ancient stone arrowhead. These objects are kept in numerous wrappings by every properly qualified "fairy doctor," who rub[s] them on the sick beasts with appropriate charms ...
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The breaking of a section of text into lines so that it will fit into the available width of a display area.
Noun
Examples
See also: autowrap, backwrap, line break, word wrap, and wraparound
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wrapping” mean?
The material in which something is wrapped.
Is “wrapping” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.