wrapping

also wrap·pings (-ĭngz)
n.
The material in which something is wrapped.

noun

The material in which something is wrapped. wrap, wrapper. See put on/take off.

IN BRIEF: Covering or folding with paper or cloth. Also: Embracing.

The wrapping was carefully removed from the package.

Tutor's tip: Another word that sounds like "wrapping" which means covering with paper, is "rapping" which means hitting loudly.

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
  Synonyms: wrap, wrapper

Meaning #2: an enveloping bandage
  Synonym: swathe

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wrapping paper	christmas wrapping paper
christmas gift wrapping paper	dark brown wrapping paper