wrap

[rap]

verb (used with object)

wrapped, wrapt, wrapping. 

1. to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed byup ).

   She wrapped her head in a scarf.

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

   He wrapped the package up in brown paper.

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

4. to protect with coverings, outer garments, etc. (usually followed byup ).

5. to cover (fingernails) with a sheer silk or linen fabric, as to repair or strengthen them.

6. to surround, envelop, shroud, or hide.

7. to fold or roll up.

8. Movies, Television.,  to finish the filming of (a motion picture).

verb (used without object)

wrapped, wrapt, wrapping. 

1. to wrap oneself (usually followed byup ).

2. to become wrapped, enclosed, packaged, or folded (usually followed byup ).

   This hat wraps up into a pocket-size square—perfect for hiking and camping.

3. Movies, Television.,  to complete the filming of a motion picture.

   We hope to wrap in time for Christmas.

noun

1. something to be wrapped about the person, especially in addition to the usual indoor clothing, such as a shawl.

   an evening wrap.

2. 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.

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

4. a flatbread wrapped around a filling and eaten as a sandwich.

5. Movies, Television.

   1. the completion of photography on a film or an individual scene.

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

adjective

1. wraparound in style.

   a wrap skirt.

verb phrase

1. wrap up,  to conclude; finish work on.

   to wrap up a project.

wrap

/ ræp /

verb

1. 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

3. to surround or conceal by surrounding

4. to enclose, immerse, or absorb

   wrapped in sorrow

5. to fold, wind, or roll up

6. (intr; often foll by about, around, etc) to be or become wound or extended

7. to complete the filming of (a motion picture or television programme)

8. Also called: rap. informal,  (often foll by up) to praise (someone)

noun

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

2. short for wrapround

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

4. wrapping or a wrapper

5. slang,  a small package of an illegal drug in powder form

   a wrap of heroin

6. Also called: rap. informal,  a commendation

7. 1. the end of a working day during the filming of a motion picture or television programme

   2. the completion of filming of a motion picture or television programme

8. to keep secret

9. to reveal

Other Word Forms

• interwrap verb (used without object)
• prewrap noun
• rewrap verb
• underwrap verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrap¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English wrappen, of obscure origin; compare dialectal Danish vravle to wind

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrap¹

C14: origin unknown

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. wrapped up in,

   1. intensely absorbed in.

      wrapped up in one's work.

   2. involved in; bound up with.

      Peace is wrapped up in willingness to compromise.

2. under wraps, secret.

   The army wants this research project kept under wraps.

More idioms and phrases containing wrap

• twist (wrap) around one's finger
• under wraps

Example Sentences

She'll head back to the studio after wrapping up her tour this autumn, but can't confirm when the music will see the light of day.

From BBC

Two other bills stemming from The Times’ investigation are expected to pass the Legislature this week as lawmakers wrap up session and send a flurry of bills to the governor.

From Los Angeles Times

They laid sprinkler lines and wrapped the trunks of some of the hulking trees with a fire-resistant material akin to tin foil.

From Los Angeles Times

She said another family member used a football shirt to wrap the baby in, while the club fetched towels and foil sheets.

From BBC

To imitate human heat and thus deceive Ukrainian thermal imaging cameras, their trunks are wrapped with heating wire underneath the jacket.

From BBC

Related Words

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• bundle 
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• enclose 
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• hide 
• immerse 
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• roll up 
• sheathe 
• shroud 
• swaddle 
• swathe