wrap — ozdic

Definitions

verb

1

To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.

Christmas gifts are commonly known to be wrapped in paper.

I then dried these over a flame, and then, wrapping the formes and re-sealing them with my court seals — for my only commission, you see, was to report as to whether the type was unpied, and text ungarbled, and the formes all ready […]

2

To enclose or coil around an object or organism, as a form of grasping.

A snake wraps itself around its prey.

Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch / About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

3

To conceal by enveloping or enfolding; to hide.

wise poets that wrap truth in tales

4

To finish shooting (filming) a video, television show, or movie.

To avoid going over budget, let's make sure we wrap by ten. (compare wrap up 2)

5

To break a continuous line (of text) onto the next line

I wrapped the text so that I wouldn't need to scroll to the right to read it.

noun

1

Paper or sheeting that is wrapped around something to protect, contain, or conceal it.

2

Paper or sheeting that is wrapped around something to protect, contain, or conceal it.

The media theorist Peter Lunenfeld[…] says illustrative art is often used to defang threatening technology. He compares the Waymo wraps to Google Doodles, which distract people while they are using a complex and opaque search engine algorithm that is “almost fully beyond our ken.”

3

A loose piece of women's clothing that one wraps around the body; a shawl or scarf.

4

An outer garment worn as protection while riding, travelling etc.

‘I see you have had our Lowick Cicero here,’ she said, seating herself comfortably, throwing back her wraps, and showing a thin but well-built figure.

5

A type of food consisting of various ingredients wrapped in a tortilla or pancake.

noun

1

Alternative spelling of rap (“appraisal”).

Collocations

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1

(verb.)

ADV

firmly, securely, tightly

loosely

carefully

individually

The chocolates were individually wrapped so customers could buy just one if they wanted.

up

PREP

around/round

She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck before going outside.

in

The gift was wrapped in colorful paper and tied with a red ribbon.

PHRASAL VERBS wrap (sb) up

ADV

warm, warmly, well

The baby was wrapped well in blankets before we took her outside in the cold.

PREP

against

She pulled a thick scarf around her neck to wrap herself against the winter wind.

in

The baby was wrapped in a soft blanket during the cold winter night.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person

wrapper

noun — the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which somethin

verb — arrange or or coil around

verb — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

wrap up

To cover or enclose (something) by folding and securing a covering entirely around it.

He wrapped up the parcel with brown paper.

wrap in the flag

To claim as deserving support for patriotic reasons.

Both parties wrap themselves in the flag every election.

wrap around one's little finger

To successfully control or exert influence over, especially for a sustained period of time.

She has all of them wrapped around her little finger. They'd do anything for her.

wrap it before you tap it

It is wise to wear a condom before sexual intercourse.

wrap in cotton wool

To treat delicately, to baby, to coddle.

'A word to the wise—don't wrap him in cotton wool, because he'll resent it later.

Example Bank

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Christmas gifts are commonly known to be wrapped in paper.

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I then dried these over a flame, and then, wrapping the formes and re-sealing them with my court seals — for my only commission, you see, was to report as to whether the type was unpied, and text unga

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03

A snake wraps itself around its prey.

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04

The media theorist Peter Lunenfeld[…] says illustrative art is often used to defang threatening technology. He compares the Waymo wraps to Google Doodles, which distract people while they are using a

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‘I see you have had our Lowick Cicero here,’ she said, seating herself comfortably, throwing back her wraps, and showing a thin but well-built figure.

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06

But she could knock off right after the wrap, have dinner, and take a later flight.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, wrap is marked as figuratively, archaic, informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.