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:
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The new product comes in a protective layer of shrink wrap.
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We used shrink wrap to secure the boxes for shipping.
Verb
to cover something with shrink wrap
Example:
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We need to shrink wrap these pallets before they are loaded onto the truck.
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The workers were busy shrink wrapping the boxes of books.
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