underwrap
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A lightweight foam that is applied to the skin to reduce irritation before wrapping with supportive tape.
noun
The portion of a garment that is overlapped by another portion, such as the hidden part of a wrap skirt or the edge that holds buttons which is hidden when a garment is buttoned up.
noun
An optional wrap that goes under the guide wrap on a fishing rod.
noun
An undergarment that consists of a cloth wrapped around the body.
verb
To provide with an underwrap.
verb
To provide with a wrapping that will subsequently be covered or wrapped by something else.
Example Sentences
- "Tape removal is done using specialized scissors or tape-cutting devices designed to slip under the tape and underwrap, and quickly slice through it with no irritation to the athlete."
- "Because the knee is a large joint, taping requires expertise. Underwrap should not be used, because adequate traction to support the joint can only be achieved by taping directly to the skin."
- "Place a strip of underwrap around the upper arm (a), keeping the biceps tense, and a strip of underwrap from the scapula to the chest (b)."
- "Stockingette and Tubigrip are used between the skin and the underwrap material before the plaster bandage is applied."
- "The two materials commonly used to make casts are plaster of Paris and synthetic casting, which is sometimes used with a Gore-tex underwrap."
- "A waterproof underwrap is available that enables the athlete to bathe without the need to protect the cast."