wrap
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).
to wrap oneself (usually followed by up).
to become wrapped, enclosed, packaged, or folded (usually followed by up): This hat wraps up into a pocket-size square—perfect for hiking and camping.
Movies, Television. to complete the filming of a motion picture: We hope to wrap in time for Christmas.
something to be wrapped about the person, especially in addition to the usual indoor clothing, such as a shawl: 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 flatbread 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.
wraparound in style: a wrap skirt.
wrap up, to conclude; finish work on: to wrap up a project.
Idioms about 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
1Other 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.
- pre·wrap, noun
- re·wrap, verb, re·wrapped, re·wrap·ping.
- un·der·wrap, noun
- un·der·wrap, verb (used with object), un·der·wrapped, un·der·wrap·ping.
Words that may be confused with wrap
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How to use wrap in a sentence
In the mindset of the Coexist camp, those abstract beliefs have become twisted things, wrapped up with hate.
Should a Republican be elected president in 2016, many of those 20 Justice Department investigations would be wrapped up quickly.
Nagrani, 42, is not one of those designers wrapped up in self-importance.
The Hot Designer Who Hates Fashion: VK Nagrani Triumphs His Own Way | Tom Teodorczuk | December 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAelita Andre has just wrapped up another major show of her abstract paintings and given interviews on her latest inspirations.
An elderly machinist finds himself unexpectedly wrapped up in the scandal.
Patients Screwed in Spine Surgery ‘Scam’ | The Center for Investigative Reporting | November 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
She found the sick woman wrapped up in a warm dressing-gown, reclining languidly in a large easy chair.
The World Before Them | Susanna MoodieThough it was April, she was still wearing a winter costume, all wrapped up in furs.
Camille (La Dame aux Camilias) | Alexandre Dumas, filsThe latter were completely wrapped up in straw and woollen counterpanes, and I thought they were already dead.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferWhat were apparently two human forms wrapped up in their blankets and sound asleep.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run | Stanley R. MatthewsBut it is objected that the prophecies of scripture are obscure and wrapped up in symbolical language.
Gospel Philosophy | J. H. Ward
British Dictionary definitions for wrap
/ (ræp) /
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 absorb: wrapped 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) Australian informal to praise (someone)
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
mainly US wrapping or a wrapper
British slang a small package of an illegal drug in powder form: a wrap of heroin
Also called: rap Australian informal a 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
keep under wraps to keep secret
take the wraps off to reveal
Origin of wrap
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with wrap
In addition to the idiom beginning with wrap
- wrap up
also see:
- twist (wrap) around one's finger
- under wraps
The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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