wrap

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wrap

She carefully wraps the present in colorful paper.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To cover or enclose something by folding or winding a material around it: The primary meaning involves using a flexible material like paper, cloth, or plastic to surround an object.
    • To coil or fold something around another object or itself: This describes the action of twisting or arranging something in a circular or spiral shape.
    • To envelop or surround something completely: Often used figuratively to describe something being covered or immersed in an atmosphere or quality.

  2. Noun:

    • A piece of material used to cover or enclose something: Typically refers to the covering itself, such as paper or plastic.
    • A type of sandwich where the filling is rolled inside a soft, flat bread: A specific food item.
    • A loose outer garment, such as a shawl or cloak: A piece of clothing designed to be worn wrapped around the body.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
    • She wrapped a scarf around her neck to keep warm.
    • Fog wrapped the entire valley in a thick blanket.
  • Noun:
    • The plastic wrap kept the food fresh.
    • I ordered a chicken wrap for lunch.
    • She wore a silk wrap over her evening gown.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be wrapped up in something/someone": To be completely absorbed or deeply involved with something or someone; to give all one's attention to.
    • He is completely wrapped up in his new project.
  • "to wrap (something) up": To complete or finish something, such as a task, meeting, or event.
    • Let's wrap up this discussion and make a decision.
  • "it's a wrap": An informal phrase used to announce that something, like a filming session or an event, is finished.
    • The director shouted, "That's a wrap!" after the final scene.
Variants and Related Words
  • Wrapper (n): A piece of paper, plastic, or other material that covers and protects a product.
    • He removed the candy wrapper.
  • Wrapping (n): The material used to wrap something.
    • The Christmas present had beautiful wrapping.
  • Enwrap (v): A more formal or literary synonym meaning to wrap or envelop.
    • Darkness enwrapped the forest.
Synonyms
  • Envelop: To surround and cover something completely.
  • Swathe: To wrap in several layers of material.
  • Coil: To wind into loops or a spiral shape.
  • Shroud: To cover or envelop, often with a sinister or mysterious connotation.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Wrap around: To encircle or coil something around an object.
    • The vine wrapped around the old tree trunk.
  • Wrap in: To cover something by folding material around it.
    • She wrapped the baby in a soft blanket.
Related Idioms
  • Wrap someone around your little finger: To have complete control or influence over someone.
    • The clever child has her parents wrapped around her little finger.
  • Under wraps: Kept secret or confidential.
    • The new product design is still under wraps.
wrap

She carefully wraps the present in colorful paper.

Noun
  1. the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
  2. a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla
  3. cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
Verb
  1. crash into so as to coil around
    • The teenager wrapped his car around the fire hydrant
  2. enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
    • Fog enveloped the house
  3. arrange or or coil around
    • roll your hair around your finger
    • Twine the thread around the spool
    • She wrapped her arms around the child
  4. arrange or fold as a cover or protection
    • wrap the baby before taking her out
    • Wrap the present

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