Definition of 'wrap'

Word Frequency

wrap

(ræp )

Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense wraps , present participle wrapping , past tense, past participle wrapped

1. verb

When you wrap something, you fold paper or cloth tightly round it to cover it completely, for example in order to protect it or so that you can give it to someone as a present.

Harry had carefully bought and wrapped presents for Mark to give them. [VERB noun]

Mexican Indians used to wrap tough meat in leaves from the papaya tree. [VERB noun + in]

Wrap up means the same as wrap.

Diana is taking the opportunity to wrap up the family presents. [VERB PARTICLE noun]

[Also VERB noun PARTICLE]

2. uncountable noun

Wrap is the material that something is wrapped in.

I tucked some plastic wrap around the sandwiches to keep them from getting stale. [+ around]

...gift wrap.

3. verb

When you wrap something such as a piece of paper or cloth round another thing, you put it around it.

She wrapped a handkerchief around her bleeding palm. [V n + around/over]

Then she stood up, wrapping her coat around her angrily. [V n around/over n]

Wrap the foil over the fish. [V n around/over n]

Synonyms: bind, wind, fold, swathe More Synonyms of wrap

4. verb

If someone wraps their arms, fingers, or legs around something, they put them firmly around it.

He wrapped his arms around her. [V n + around]

5. countable noun

A wrap is a piece of clothing which women wear round their shoulders, either to keep them warm when wearing an evening dress, or for decoration over a coat.

6. See also wrapping

See under wraps

Phrasal verbs:

See wrap up

More Synonyms of wrap

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wrap in British English

(ræp )

verbWord forms: wraps, wrapping or wrapped (mainly tr)

to fold or wind (paper, cloth, etc) around (a person or thing) so as to cover

2. (often foll by up)

to fold paper, etc, around to fasten securely

to surround or conceal by surrounding

to enclose, immerse, or absorb

wrapped in sorrow

to fold, wind, or roll up

6. (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)

8. Also called: rap (often foll by up) Australian informal

to praise (someone)

noun

a garment worn wrapped around the body, esp the shoulders, such as a shawl or cloak

10. short for wrapround (sense 5)

11.

a type of sandwich consisting of a tortilla wrapped round a filling

12. mainly US

wrapping or a wrapper

13. British slang

a small package of an illegal drug in powder form

a wrap of heroin

14. Also called: rap Australian informal

a commendation

15.

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

16. See keep under wraps

17. See take the wraps off

Word origin

C14: origin unknown

Word Frequency

wrap in American English

(ræp )

verb transitiveWord forms: wrapped or ˈwrapping

to wind or fold (a covering) around something

to cover by this means

to envelop, surround, overspread, etc. or hide, conceal, veil, etc. as by enveloping

a town wrapped in fog

to enclose and fasten in a wrapper of paper, etc.

a box wrapped for mailing

to wind or fold

to wrap one's arms around someone

5. Cinema

to complete photographing (a film, scene, etc.)

verb intransitive

to twine, extend, coil, etc.

usually with over, around, etc.

7. Cinema

to complete the photographing of a film, scene, etc.

noun

an outer covering

; esp.,

something worn by being wrapped around the body, as a shawl

b. [usually pl.]

an outer garment, as an overcoat

a blanket

material used for wrapping things

9. [pl.]

secrecy; censorship; concealment

plans kept under wraps

10.

a kind of sandwich consisting of a piece of flatbread wrapped around any of various fillings

11. Cinema

the completion of the photographing of a film, a scene, etc.

Idioms:

wrapped up in

wrap up

Word origin

ME wrappen

Word Frequency

wrap in American English

(ræp) (verb wrapped or wrapt, wrapping)

transitive verb

1. (often fol. by up)

to enclose in something wound or folded about

She wrapped her head in a scarf

2. (often fol. by up)

to enclose and make fast (an article, bundle, etc.) within a covering of paper or the like

He wrapped the package up in brown paper

to wind, fold, or bind (something) about as a covering

4. (usually fol. by up)

to protect with coverings, outer garments, etc.

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

8. Films & Television

to finish the filming of (a motion picture)

intransitive verb

9. (usually fol. by up)

to wrap oneself

10.

to become wrapped, as about something; fold

11. Films & Television

to complete the filming of a motion picture

We hope to wrap in time for Christmas

12. See wrapped up in

13. See wrap up

noun

14.

something to be wrapped about the person, esp. in addition to the usual indoor clothing, as a shawl, scarf, or sweater

an evening wrap

15.

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

16.

a sheer silk or linen fabric glued to the fingernails to repair or strengthen them

17.

a piece of thin, flat bread wrapped around a filling and eaten as a sandwich

18. Films & Television

the completion of photography on a film or an individual scene

the termination of a working day during the shooting of a film

19. See under wraps

adjective

20.

wraparound in style

a wrap skirt

Word origin

[1275–1325; ME (v.), of obscure orig.; cf. dial. Dan vravle to wind]

Examples of 'wrap' in a sentence
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Remove the cucumber ribbons from the vinegar and wrap them around a fork to make little spirals. Luck waits for you where gifts are wrapped.It was time to wrap things up.In winter it is deserted save for a few dog walkers dressed in big coats and wrapped in scarves.The marriage bed lies on its side in a back room, still wrapped in plastic.Be sure to wrap up warm so you don't catch a chill. Personal effects such as shoes, hats and hand luggage sit carefully wrapped in plastic awaiting collection. Next, cut the sheet to the correct length and wrap round the waist, securing with the ribbon.The use of body wraps is not a new idea.They are stored wrapped in plastic and aluminium.

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wrap

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