shrinkwrap

/ˈʃrɪŋkˌræp/
noun
  1. A plastic wrapping that shrinks tightly around an object when heated, used to protect or seal products.
    • We removed the shrinkwrap from the new board game before playing.
    • The DVD came in a tight layer of shrinkwrap.
    • The store uses shrinkwrap to keep food fresh on the shelves.
verb
  1. To wrap something in shrinkwrap.
    • The factory workers shrinkwrap each box before shipping.
    • They shrinkwrapped the pallet of goods for the long journey.
    • I need to shrinkwrap these books to protect them from dust.
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