Wrapping is a process of COVERING an item or object with a material such as paper, cloth, plastic, or foil. COVERING is an 8-letter word for wrapping something with a protective layer, ENVELOPE is an 8-letter word for a flat container used to send mail, and COVER is a 5-letter word for the act of putting something over something else. Wrapping is often used to protect items during shipping, to give gifts a more attractive appearance, or to preserve food.