verb (used with object),wrapped or wrapt,wrap·ping.
to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed by up): She wrapped her head in a scarf.
to enclose and make fast (an article, bundle, etc.) within a covering of paper or the like (often followed by up): He wrapped the package up in brown paper.
to wind, fold, or bind (something) about as a covering.
to protect with coverings, outer garments, etc. (usually followed by up).
to cover (fingernails) with a sheer silk or linen fabric, as to repair or strengthen them.
to surround, envelop, shroud, or hide.
to fold or roll up.
Movies, Television. to finish the filming of (a motion picture).
verb (used without object),wrapped or wrapt,wrap·ping.
to wrap oneself (usually followed by up).
to become wrapped, as about something; fold.
Movies, Television. to complete the filming of a motion picture: We hope to wrap in time for Christmas.
noun
something to be wrapped about the person, especially in addition to the usual indoor clothing, as a shawl, scarf, or sweater: an evening wrap.
a beauty treatment in which a part or all of the body is covered with cream, lotion, herbs, or the like and then wrapped snugly with cloth.
a sheer silk or linen fabric glued to the fingernails to repair or strengthen them.
a piece of thin, flat bread wrapped around a filling and eaten as a sandwich.
Movies, Television.
the completion of photography on a film or an individual scene.
the termination of a working day during the shooting of a film.
adjective
wraparound in style: a wrap skirt.
Verb Phrases
wrap up,to conclude; finish work on: to wrap up a project.
Idioms for wrap
under wraps, Informal. secret: The army wants this research project kept under wraps.
wrapped up in,
intensely absorbed in: wrapped up in one's work.
involved in; bound up with: Peace is wrapped up in willingness to compromise.
Origin of wrap
1275–1325; Middle English (v.), of obscure origin; compare dialectal Danish vravle to wind
OTHER WORDS FROM wrap
in·ter·wrap,verb (used without object),in·ter·wrapped,in·ter·wrap·ping.pre·wrap,verb (used with object),pre·wrapped,pre·wrap·ping.prewrap,nounre·wrap,verb,re·wrapped,re·wrap·ping.
un·der·wrap,nounun·der·wrap,verb (used with object),un·der·wrapped,un·der·wrap·ping.
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH wrap
1. rap, wrap2. rapped, rapt, wrapped , wrapt
Words nearby wrap
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The extent of the program had remained under wraps until early September, when new information revealed that participation had not been as limited as the government initially suggested.
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A 4-0 thrashing of Leicester City at King Power stadium on Boxing Day all but wrapped it up for the Reds, who dropped only 2 points in their first 27 games in 2019-20.
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Walker is nimble, perceptive and skilled enough to punish defenses in too many ways for them to wrap their arms around.
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It can be hard to wrap your head around the problems facing the continent because they might seem ancient to us.
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Creepy thing to wrap up in festive paper and a bow and give to a newborn baby, yeah?
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Diane von Furstenberg has been an original throughout her life – the wrap dress was her creation.
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Oh, don't some things make you want to pull the sky down an' wrap up in it!
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Wrap the skull muscles on with excelsior rolled in palms of hands.
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This resolved me henceforward to wrap up my head and face before going to rest.
The Frozen Pirate|W. Clark Russell
Put forth thy wings, thy coronals of Love, wrap thee with fluctuant Winds and exulting Seas!
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If you get it too narrow you cannot then roll it up so snugly for packing nor wrap it so closely about the body at night.
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British Dictionary definitions for wrap
wrap
/ (ræp) /
verbwraps, wrappingorwrapped(mainly tr)
to fold or wind (paper, cloth, etc) around (a person or thing) so as to cover
(often foll by up)to fold paper, etc, around to fasten securely
to surround or conceal by surrounding
to enclose, immerse, or absorbwrapped in sorrow
to fold, wind, or roll up
(intr; often foll by about, around, etc)to be or become wound or extended
to complete the filming of (a motion picture or television programme)
Also called: rap(often foll by up)Australianinformalto praise (someone)
noun
a garment worn wrapped around the body, esp the shoulders, such as a shawl or cloak
short for wrapround (def. 5)
a type of sandwich consisting of a tortilla wrapped round a filling
mainlyUSwrapping or a wrapper
Britishslanga small package of an illegal drug in powder forma wrap of heroin
Also called: rapAustralianinformala commendation
the end of a working day during the filming of a motion picture or television programme
the completion of filming of a motion picture or television programme