underwraps

Noun

underwrap (plural underwraps)

1. A lightweight foam that is applied to the skin to reduce irritation before wrapping with supportive tape.
   • 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.2010, Robert C France, Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, →ISBN, page 230
2. A sheath that surrounds a limb and which is used under a cast.
   • Stockingette and Tubigrip are used between the skin and the underwrap material before the plaster bandage is applied.1993, Peter Thomson, Introduction to Podopaediatrics, page 263
3. 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.
   • Buttons used with the horizontal buttonholes are sewn on the underwrap in line with the buttonhole and exactly on the centre front or back line (diag 20).1973, Lorraine Kloppman, Woman's Day book of sewing, →ISBN, page 58
4. An optional wrap that goes under the guide wrap on a fishing rod.
   • Begin with an underwrap that's necessary to hold the diamond pattern in place.1986, Jim Mayes, How to Make and Repair Your Own Fishing Tackle
5. An undergarment that consists of a cloth wrapped around the body.
   • An ideal gift of cloth during a family ceremony would be strip woven cloth underwraps, or ser-u-rabb.- 2009, M. Diouf, M. Leichtman, New Perspectives on Islam in Senegal, →ISBN

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