shrink-wrap (shrĭngkrăp′)
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Tweet 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. |
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