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/ɹæp/ · wrap
verb
- To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper. She carefully wrapped the gift in colorful paper.
- To enclose or coil around an object or organism, as a form of grasping. A snake wraps itself around its prey.
- To conceal by enveloping or enfolding; to hide. The tree's branches wrap around the house, providing shade and shelter.
noun
- A covering or layer of material, especially one that is flexible or thin. The wrap around the present was torn and frayed.
verb (transitive)
- To cover or enclose something, typically by folding or twisting. She wrapped the blanket around her shoulders.
Did you know? The word 'wrap' has been used in various idiomatic expressions, such as 'wrap up' (to complete or finish something) and 'wrap one's head around' (to understand or comprehend something).