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noun
A portion of something that is wrapped backward.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A word wrap feature that restores a word to the preceding line when space is made for it by deletion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, dated, uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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verb
To wrap around the back of something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To restore a word to the preceding line when space is made for it by deletion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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History
From back- + wrap.
