as in wrapping
to wrap (someone, especially a baby) tightly with a blanket, pieces of cloth, etc.
He swaddled the baby in a blanket.
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Some might feel like picking out and wrapping a present is a tedious task, but my grandma turned it into an art.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025 -
This was followed by a snap of them sitting on two giant pumpkins, with Cuoco wrapping her arm around Pelphrey, 43, and holding her daughter’s hand.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Through draping, Yin created volumes and shapes as if they were achieved via padding, but in fact were just clever patterns.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The sale also includes throw blankets for draping over couches, accent chairs, and beds, including woven, plaid, and ribbed styles.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Swaddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaddling. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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