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prewrapped

wrap
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rap]
    • /ræp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rap]
    • /ræp/

Definitions of prewrapped word

  • verb with object prewrapped to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed by up): She wrapped her head in a scarf. 1
  • verb with object prewrapped to enclose and make fast (an article, bundle, etc.) within a covering of paper or the like (often followed by up): He wrapped the package up in brown paper. 1
  • verb with object prewrapped to wind, fold, or bind (something) about as a covering. 1
  • verb with object prewrapped to protect with coverings, outer garments, etc. (usually followed by up). 1
  • verb with object prewrapped to cover (fingernails) with a sheer silk or linen fabric, as to repair or strengthen them. 1
  • verb with object prewrapped to surround, envelop, shroud, or hide. 1

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Origin of prewrapped

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English (v.), of obscure origin; compare dialectal Danish vravle to wind

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Prewrapped

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

prewrapped popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

prewrapped usage trend in Literature

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