wraparound

wraparoundadj/ˈɹæp.ə.ɹaʊnd/

• 1

  Designed to be wrapped around the body and tied.

• 2

  Extending around a corner or bend.

• 3

  Serving to surround or bookend something else.

  • Ushers announced movie showtimes from the moment the A picture started because the wraparound material was simply not the main attraction.

wraparoundnoun/ˈɹæp.ə.ɹaʊnd/

• 1

  A garment that is wrapped around the body and tied.

• 2

  A label or advertising display that wraps around a container.

• 3

  broadcastingmediaradioA segment where material featuring one person (such as a reporter) is introduced and concluded by another person.

• 4

  An extension to a property that combines side and rear additions.

• 5

  Synonym of wraparound mortgage.

• 6

  computingengineeringmathematicsWord wrap, the word processing feature that moves text to the beginning of the next line if it will not fit at the end of the current line.

  • See also: autowrap, backwrap, line break, word wrap, and wrapping
• 7

  computingengineeringmathematicsThe wrapping of numerical values in case of underflow or overflow.

  • The addition of integers is unchecked, so wraparound occurs if the resulting value is beyond the representable range.
• 8

  hobbiesice-hockeylifestyleAn attempt to score by reaching around the side of the net from behind.