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wrapper
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
wrapper
(noun)
wrapper
/
ˈ
ræpɚ/
noun
plural
wrappers
wrapper
/
ˈ
ræpɚ/
noun
plural
wrappers
Britannica Dictionary definition of WRAPPER
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a thin piece of paper, plastic, etc., that covers or surrounds something to protect it
a candy bar
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