wrap

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verb (used with object), wrapped or wrapt, wrap·ping.

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).

verb (used without object), wrapped or wrapt, wrap·ping.

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.

noun

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.

adjective

wraparound in style:a wrap skirt.

Verb Phrases

wrap up, to conclude; finish work on: to wrap up a project.

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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

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

OTHER 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, nounre·wrap, verb, re·wrapped, re·wrap·ping.

un·der·wrap, nounun·der·wrap, verb (used with object), un·der·wrapped, un·der·wrap·ping.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH wrap

1. rap, wrap 2. rapped, rapt, wrapped , wrapt

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How to use wrap in a sentence

“I think for trans men who are dating every time they hook up they have another coming out,” Sandler said.
Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem|David Levesley|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In that photo, Merabet has a big smile that spreads across his whole face and lights up his eyes.
The Muslim Cop Killed by Terrorists|Michael Daly|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
We won't find out this season, though it comes up occasionally.
‘Archer’ Creator Adam Reed Spills Season 6 Secrets, From Surreal Plotlines to Life Post-ISIS|Marlow Stern|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Kickstarter is one start-up platform that seems to have realized the danger.
Design Your Own Dinosaur: The Era of Custom DNA|Justin Jones|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST

The most recent issue contains detailed instructions for building car bombs, and the magazine frequently draws up hit-lists.
U.S. Spies See Al Qaeda Fingerprints on Paris Massacre|Shane Harris, Nancy A. Youssef|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
What need to look to right or left when you are swallowing up free mile after mile of dizzying road?
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
Most of the men leaped up, caught hold of spears or knives, and rushed out.
The Giant of the North|R.M. Ballantyne
Some weeks after, the creditor chanced to be in Boston, and in walking up Tremont street, encountered his enterprising friend.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
In less than ten minutes, the bivouac was broken up, and our little army on the march.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
The bride elect rushes up to him, and so they both step down to the foot-lights.
Physiology of The Opera|John H. Swaby (AKA "Scrici")

British Dictionary definitions for wrap

wrap

/ (ræp) /

verb wraps, wrapping or wrapped (mainly tr)

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 absorbwrapped 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)

noun

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 forma 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

Word Origin for wrap

C14: origin unknown

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wrap up

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twist (wrap) around one's finger
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