wrapped; wrapping
1
2
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
1
2
: a single turn or convolution of something wound around an object
3
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)
Synonyms
Examples of wrap in a Sentence
Verb
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.
Noun
kept the whole plan under wraps until they were ready to make a public announcement
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Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
That can be done by wrapping the pipes in bath towels or using a space heater to heat up the area where the pipes are located.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
The project is multi-media, including graphic wraps on city buses, sculptures, paintings, tiled murals, and poetry installations, among other creations.
—Will McGough, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Melanie Curry, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2023
The Lakers sported athletic tape around their wrists with the word ‘redemption’ emblazoned across the pre-wrap.
—Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Nov. 2022
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Verb
But the increasingly popular payment plan is wrapped in potential risks especially for some financially fragile consumers — complex rules, higher-than-expected interest rates in some cases, late fees and more.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
That can be done by wrapping the pipes in bath towels or using a space heater to heat up the area where the pipes are located.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
The Snack Wrap, which consists of chicken, lettuce, cheese and sauce in a tortilla wrap, is only available in Canada and the United Kingdom.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
The project is multi-media, including graphic wraps on city buses, sculptures, paintings, tiled murals, and poetry installations, among other creations.
—Will McGough, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Though, our personal favorite is this wrap knee-length sweater dress that comes in three neutral colors and can be dressed up (with some nice booties and a wool peacoat) or down (with a pair of white sneakers).
—Melanie Curry, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2023
The Lakers sported athletic tape around their wrists with the word ‘redemption’ emblazoned across the pre-wrap.
—Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Nov. 2022
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“Wrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrap. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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wrap
1 of 2 verb
wrapped; wrapping
1
a
: to cover especially by winding or folding
wrap a baby in a blanket
b
: to enclose and prepare (as for transportation or storage)
wrap a package
c
: embrace entry 1 sense 1
wrapped her in my arms
d
: to coil, fold, or draw about something
wrap a rubber band around the sticks
2
3
: to finish filming or recording
wrap a movie
wrap
2 of 2 noun1
a
: a covering that encloses something : wrapper
b
: material for wrapping
plastic wrap
2
: an article of clothing that may be wrapped around a person
especially
: a warm loose outer garment (as a coat or shawl)
3
plural
: secrecy sense 2
a plan kept under wraps
4
: the completion of a schedule or session for filming or recording
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