First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
1wrap
verb \ˈrap\
: to cover (something) by winding or folding a piece of material around it
: to wind or fold (something) around something else
: to put (your arms, legs, etc.) around someone or something
wrappedwrap·ping
Full Definition of WRAP
transitive verb
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: to conceal or obscure as if by enveloping
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: to enclose as if with a protective covering
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: to finish filming or recording <wrap a movie>
intransitive verb
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: to wind, coil, or twine so as to encircle or cover something
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: to put on clothing : dress —usually used with up
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: to be subject to covering, enclosing, or packaging —usually used with up
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: to come to completion in filming or recording
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Origin of WRAP
Middle English wrappen
Related to WRAP
2wrap
noun
: material used for covering or wrapping something
: a piece of clothing that is wrapped around a person's shoulders, waist, etc.
: a thin piece of bread that is rolled around a filling of meat, vegetables, etc.
Full Definition of WRAP
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a (1) : wrapper, wrapping (2) : material used for wrapping <plastic wrap> b : an article of clothing that may be wrapped around a person; especially : an outer garment (as a coat or shawl) c : blanket d : a treatment for the care of the skin in which material (as hot wet cloth or seaweed) is wrapped around the entire body; also : this material
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: a single turn or convolution of something wound around an object
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: the completion of a schedule or session for filming or recording
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: a thin flat piece of bread that is rolled around a filling (as of meat, fish, or vegetables)
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First Known Use of WRAP
15th century
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3wrap
adjective
WRAPS Defined for Kids
1wrap
verb \ˈrap\
wrappedwrap·ping
Definition of WRAP for Kids
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: to cover by winding or folding <I'll wrap the baby in a blanket.>
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: to enclose in a package
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: to wind or fold around <She wrapped her arms around me.>
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: to involve the attention of completely <He was wrapped up in his work.>
— wrap up
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: to bring to an end <Let's wrap up this meeting.>
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: to put on warm clothing
2wrap
noun
Definition of WRAP for Kids
: a warm loose outer garment (as a shawl, cape, or coat)
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