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wrapperA data structure or software that contains ("wraps around") other data or software, so that the contained elements can exist in the newer system. The term is often used with component software, where a wrapper is placed around a legacy routine to make it behave like an object. This is also called "encapsulation" or "wrapper encapsulation," but is not the same as "object encapsulation," a fundamental concept of object technology. See encapsulation and tunneling. wrapper 1. the cover, usually of paper or cellophane, in which something is wrapped 2. the ripe firm tobacco leaf forming the outermost portion of a cigar and wound around its body
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| The pages of my poor friend's Journal are waiting for you at my house-- sealed up, with your name on the wrapper. I come up, after having fallen asleep myself, below, and find you in your wrapper here, with the nightmare. The study door flew open, the little red wrapper appeared on the threshold, joy put strength into the feeble limbs, and Beth ran straight into her father's arms. |
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