Definition of wrap
wrapped
wrapping
transitive verb
1 a : to cover especially by winding or folding b : to envelop and secure for transportation or storage : bundle c : enfold, embrace d : to coil, fold, draw, or twine (as string or cloth) around something
2 a : surround, envelop b : to suffuse or surround with an aura or state <the affair was wrapped in scandal> c : to involve completely : engross —usually used with up
3 : to conceal or obscure as if by enveloping
4 : to enclose as if with a protective covering
5 : to finish filming or recording <wrap a movie>
intransitive verb
1 : to wind, coil, or twine so as to encircle or cover something
2 : to put on clothing : dress —usually used with up
3 : to be subject to covering, enclosing, or packaging —usually used with up
Examples of wrap in a sentence
They were busy wrapping presents late on Christmas Eve.
Ribbons were wrapped around the dancers' arms.
She wrapped a scarf around her neck.
He wrapped tape around the bat's handle.
I wrapped my arms around her.
She wrapped her legs around a pillow.
He wrapped his hands around the trophy.
The line of people went out the door and wrapped around the corner.
Origin and Etymology of wrap
Middle English wrappen
First Known Use: 14th century
wrap
Definition of wrap
1 a (1) : wrapper, wrapping (2) : material used for wrapping <plastic wrap> b : an article of clothing that may be wrapped around a person; especially : an outer garment (as a coat or shawl) c : blanket d : a treatment for the care of the skin in which material (as hot wet cloth or seaweed) is wrapped around the entire body; also : this material
2 : a single turn or convolution of something wound around an object
3 plural a : restraint b : a shroud of secrecy <a plan kept under wraps>
4 : the completion of a schedule or session for filming or recording
5 : a thin flat piece of bread that is rolled around a filling (as of meat, fish, or vegetables)
15th Century
First Known Use of wrap
15th century
Other Clothing Terms
1923
First Known Use of wrap
1923
Other Clothing Terms
WRAP Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of wrap for English Language Learners
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: to cover (something) by winding or folding a piece of material around it
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: to wind or fold (something) around something else
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: to put (your arms, legs, etc.) around someone or something
wrap
Definition of wrap for English Language Learners
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: material used for covering or wrapping something
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: a piece of clothing that is wrapped around a person's shoulders, waist, etc.
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: a thin piece of bread that is rolled around a filling of meat, vegetables, etc.
WRAP Defined for Kids
Definition of wrap for Students
wrapped
wrapping
1 : to cover by winding or folding <I'll wrap the baby in a blanket.>
2 : to enclose in a package
3 : to wind or fold around <She wrapped her arms around me.>
4 : to involve the attention of completely <He was wrapped up in his work.>
wrap up
1 : to bring to an end <Let's wrap up this meeting.>
2 : to put on warm clothing
Definition of wrap for Students
: a warm loose outer garment (as a shawl, cape, or coat)
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