shrinkwrap
Definition
- Verb:
- To tightly enclose an object by wrapping it in a special plastic film that contracts when heated and then cools, forming a tight, protective seal around the item.
Usage
- The primary use is to describe the process of applying a protective, transparent plastic covering to products, typically for retail sale, security, or preservation.
- It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object (the item being wrapped).
Examples
- Verb:
- The factory will shrinkwrap the software boxes before shipping.
- Please shrinkwrap these leftover sandwiches to keep them fresh.
- Collectors often shrinkwrap their vintage comic books to preserve their condition.
Advanced Usage
- "to be shrinkwrapped" (passive voice): Describes the state of an item after the process.
- All the new textbooks were neatly shrinkwrapped.
- Used figuratively to imply something is tightly sealed, protected, or insulated.
- The bureaucratic process seemed to shrinkwrap the project in red tape, stifling innovation.
Variants and Related Words
- Shrinkwrap (noun): The plastic film used in this process.
- We need to buy a new roll of shrinkwrap for the packaging station.
- Shrink-wrapped (adjective): Describing an item enclosed in shrinkwrap.
- I bought a shrink-wrapped board game.
Synonyms
- Seal in plastic: A descriptive phrase for the action.
- Thermo-wrap: A less common technical term.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
- To shrinkwrap something to something: To attach or bind items together using this process.
- They shrinkwrapped the manual to the outside of the box.
Related Idioms/Phrases
- While not a traditional idiom, the term is sometimes used in business/tech contexts to describe a pre-packaged, unchangeable product or solution.
- The software is sold as a shrinkwrapped product with no option for customization.
Verb
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wrap something tightly with heated plastic that shrinks upon cooling
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shrinkwrap the CDs
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