prewrap

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verb

pre·wrap ˌprē-ˈrap

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

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

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Noun

When Orlando Pride forward Abi Kim entered in the waning minutes of the team’s season opener in Louisville, one part of her appearance drew immediate attention — a massive cast on her right hand, swaddled with Styrofoam, bubble wrap and purple prewrap. —