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wrap vs gift wrapping

gift wrapping vs wrap

wrap and gift wrapping both are nouns.

wrap is a verb but gift wrapping is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wrap Yes No Yes No
gift wrapping Yes No No No
As nouns, gift wrapping is a hyponym of wrap; that is, gift wrapping is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wrap:
  • wrap: the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
  • gift wrapping: ornamental wrapping for gifts
Other hyponyms of wrap include envelope, film, plastic film, jacket, plastic wrap.
wrap (noun) gift wrapping (noun)
cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person ornamental wrapping for gifts
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla
wrap (verb) gift wrapping (verb)
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
arrange or coil around
crash into so as to coil around
Difference between wrap and gift wrapping

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