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shrink-wrap
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shrink-wrap (shrngkrp)
n.
A protective wrapping for articles of merchandise consisting of a clear plastic film that is wound about the articles and then shrunk by heat to form a sealed, tight-fitting package. Also called shrink package.
tr.v. shrink-wrapped, shrink-wrap·ping, shrink-wraps
To wrap (an article of merchandise) in protective clear plastic film.
adj.
1. Of or relating to shrink-wrap.
2. Of or relating to a legal agreement, such as a software license, to which one indicates acceptance by opening the shrink-wrap that encloses a product subject to the agreement.

shrink-wrap
vb -wraps, -wrapping, -wrapped
(Business / Commerce) (tr) to package (a product) in a flexible plastic wrapping designed to shrink about its contours to protect and seal it
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.shrink-wrap - the clinging transparent plastic film that is used to shrinkwrap something
plastic film, film - a thin sheet of (usually plastic and usually transparent) material used to wrap or cover things
Translations
shrink-wrap [ˈʃrɪŋkræp] VTempaquetar or envasar al calor
shrink-wrap
shrink-wrap [ˌʃrɪŋkˈræp] vtcellofanare
shrink-wrap [ˌʃrɪŋkˈræp] vtcellofanare


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