/shringk"rap'/ , v. , shrink-wrapped, shrink-wrapping , n.
v.t.
1. to wrap and seal (a book, a food product, etc.) in a flexible film of plastic that, when exposed to a heating process, shrinks to the contour of the merchandise.
n.
2. the plastic film used to shrink-wrap something.
Also, shrinkwrap, shrink-pack, shrinkpack /shringk"pak'/ .
[ 1965-70 ]