wrapper
<programming> Code which is combined with another piece of code to
determine how that code is executed. The wrapper acts as an interface between
its caller and the wrapped code. This may be done for compatibility, e.g. if the
wrapped code is in a different programming language or uses different calling
conventions, or for security, e.g. to prevent the calling program from executing
certain functions. The implication is that the wrapped code can only be accessed
via the wrapper.
(1998-12-15)
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