Gift wrapping

gift-wrap

[gift-rap] verb, gift-wrapped or gift-wrapt, gift-wrap·ping, noun
verb (used with object)
1.
to wrap (something), as a package, with decorative paper, ribbon, etc., for presentation as a gift.
noun
Also, gift·wrap.


Origin:
1935–40

gift-wrap·per, noun
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gift-wrap

verb
wrap (a gift) attractively 
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gift wrapping

noun
ornamental wrapping for gifts 
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