prewrap

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verb

pre·​wrap ˌprē-ˈrap How to pronounce prewrap (audio)
variants or pre-wrap
prewrapped or pre-wrapped; prewrapping or pre-wrapping

transitive verb

: to wrap (something) in advance
prewrap a gift

prewrap

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noun

pre·​wrap ˈprē-ˌrap How to pronounce prewrap (audio)
variants or pre-wrap
: a very thin layer of foam used to cover the skin before a supportive adhesive tape is applied to a sporting injury especially to prevent the tape from adhering to or irritating the skin
covered the sprained ankle in prewrap

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1934, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prewrap was circa 1934

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“Prewrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prewrap. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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