enwrap
Americanverb (used with object)
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to wrap or envelop in something.
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to surround or envelop, as in slumber, longing, etc.
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to absorb or engross, as in thought.
verb
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to wrap or cover up; envelop
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(usually passive) to engross or absorb
enwrapped in thought
Etymology
Origin of enwrap
Example Sentences
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Often, she coos the most extravagant slang that can be found for her tissue-paper tongue to enwrap.
From Time Magazine Archive
She did not quibble or seek to enwrap the main issue in specious excuses or apologies for her position.
From Sundry Accounts by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)
With a roar and a rush our impi went at the waggon forts, spreading out in “horns” so as to enwrap the whole in a wall of living leaping men.
From The Induna's Wife by Mitford, Bertram
Kauffmant is to fill the child within and enwrap it without with the creative thoughts of health and joy.
From The Practice of Autosuggestion by Coué, Emile
Shadows weaved before the windows, while the flames seemed to reach out and enwrap every portion of the upper floor.
From The Cross-Cut by Cooper, Courtney Ryley
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