wraparound

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  1. adjective Designed to be wrapped around the body and fastened: a wraparound skirt.
  2. adjective Shaped to curve around the sides: a wraparound windshield.
  3. adjective Sports Of or being a shot, as in ice hockey, made after going behind the goal and turning sharply toward the side or front of the net.

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  • When I turn around, Chloe is holding up a dress in front of a full-length mirror, winking at herself The dress is an original Todd Oldham wraparound: not-so-basic black-slash-beige dress, strapless, Navajo-inspired and neon quilted My first reaction: she stole it from Alison Um, baby I clear my throat. —  Glamorama
  • Krys Kolanos took the puck and tried a wraparound, and the puck banked off Stewart's skate and right to Nolan, who redirected it before Budaj could recover for his ninth goal of the season. —  Wild Top Stories
  • An Economy Where Almost Everything is Free: ABC interviews Wired's Chris Anderson on how in the next economy, you'll give everything except premium 'wraparound' services away for free, and 'make money from zero', and Jeff Jarvis on the transition to Peer Production, "giving up control of your customers" (actually, giving up control of your enterprise to your customers). —  How to Save the World
  • "The spacious cockpit, cabin and helm areas, the very comfortable deluxe helm seating and optional 'wraparound-style' companion seating, plus great visibility afforded by the large, well-ventilated protective windshield, will make this a super and safe investment for families who enjoy spending time together outdoors on the water," Joey Weller, Grady-White vice president of sales and marketing, said. —  Reflector - Latest Headlines from The Daily Reflector
  • A new, wraparound, wind-protected veranda makes the most of the magnificent setting and views.
 

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