Meaning of the word "shrink wrap" in English

What does "shrink wrap" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shrink wrap

US /ˈʃrɪŋk ˌræp/
UK /ˈʃrɪŋk ˌræp/

Noun

a thin plastic film that shrinks tightly over the thing it is covering when it is heated

Example:
The new product comes in a protective layer of shrink wrap.
We used shrink wrap to secure the boxes for shipping.

Verb

to cover something with shrink wrap

Example:
We need to shrink wrap these pallets before they are loaded onto the truck.
The workers were busy shrink wrapping the boxes of books.