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On Sun, 2003-04-06 at 20:27, Max Bowsher wrote: > Robert Collins wrote: > > As a data point: it does wrap though - as it inherits from RECT. > > Must... not... start... discussion... of... semantics... of... the... > word... "wrap"! > :-) From m-w.com: Main Entry: wrap·per [image] Pronunciation: 'ra-p&r Function: noun Date: 15th century 1 : that in which something is wrapped : as a : a tobacco leaf used for the outside covering especially of cigars b (1) : JACKET 3c(1) (2) : the paper cover of a book not bound in boards c : a paper wrapped around a newspaper or magazine in the mail 2 : one that wraps 3 : an article of clothing worn wrapped around the body 1, 2 or 3 are all reasonable analogies for the RECTPP class. again, m-w.com: Main Entry: 1wrap [image] Pronunciation: 'rap Function: verb Inflected Form(s): wrapped; wrap·ping Etymology: Middle English wrappen Date: 14th century transitive senses 1 a : to cover especially by winding or folding b : to envelop and secure for transportation or storage : BUNDLE c : ENFOLD, EMBRACE d : to coil, fold, draw, or twine (as string or cloth) around something 2 a : SURROUND, ENVELOP b : to suffuse or surround with an aura or state <the affair was wrapped in scandal> c : to involve completely : ENGROSS -- usually used with up 3 : to conceal or obscure as if by enveloping 4 : to enclose as if with a protective covering 5 : to finish filming or videotaping <wrap a movie> intransitive senses 1 : to wind, coil, or twine so as to encircle or cover something 2 : to put on clothing : DRESS -- usually used with up 3 : to be subject to covering, enclosing, or packaging -- usually used with up 4 : to come to completion in filming or videotaping 1,3,4 are all good analogies here. The user sees the wrapper, not the contents. The contents aren't changed though. FWIW :}. Rob -- GPG key available at: <http://users.bigpond.net.au/robertc/keys.txt>.
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