Synonyms

unwrap

American

[uhn-rap] / ʌnˈræp /

verb (used with object)

to remove or open the wrapping of.
to open (something wrapped).

Sheila unwrapped the Christmas presents quickly.

verb (used without object)

to become unwrapped.

unwrap British

/ ʌnˈræp /

verb

to remove the covering or wrapping from (something) or (of something wrapped) to have the covering come off

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Etymology

Origin of unwrap

1200–50; Middle English unwrappen; see un- ², wrap

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Unwrap the first dough spiral that you rolled, and place the excess 1 inch of dough at the end of the new piece of dough, overlapping by about 1/4 inch.

From Salon • May 23, 2022

Unwrap the foil from the top and enjoy the warm and gooey melted deliciousness.

From Fox News • Jul. 10, 2021

Unwrap the butter dough and place it in the middle of the egg dough.

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2021

Unwrap dough logs, and slice into rounds ¼- to ½-inch thick.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2020

Unwrap drumsticks and place on grill, or broiling pan.

From The Perdue Chicken Cookbook by Perdue, Mitzi

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