wrapped; wrapping
Definition of wrap
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: to cover especially by winding or folding
b
: to envelop and secure for transportation or storage : bundle
d
: to coil, fold, draw, or twine (such as string or cloth) around something
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
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
4
: to come to completion in filming or recording
wrap
nounDefinition of wrap (Entry 2 of 3)
b
: an article of clothing that may be wrapped around a person
especially
: an outer garment (such as a coat or shawl)
c
: blanket
d
: a treatment for the care of the skin in which material (such 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
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)
wrap
adjectiveDefinition of wrap (Entry 3 of 3)
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The first known use of wrap was in the 14th century
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