wrap
verb
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wrapped;
wrapping
Definition of wrap
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: to cover especially by winding or folding
b
: to envelop and secure for transportation or storage : bundle
d
: to coil, fold, draw, or twine (such as string or cloth) around something
b
: to suffuse or surround with an aura or state
the affair was wrapped in scandal
c
: to involve completely : engross
—usually used with up
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
wrap
nounDefinition of wrap (Entry 2 of 3)
b
: an article of clothing that may be wrapped around a person
especially
: an outer garment (such as a coat or shawl)
c
: blanket
d
: a treatment for the care of the skin in which material (such as hot wet cloth or seaweed) is wrapped around the entire body
also
: this material
2
: a single turn or convolution of something wound around an object
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)
wrap
adjectiveDefinition of wrap (Entry 3 of 3)
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Synonyms & Antonyms for wrap
Synonyms: Verb
band, begird, belt, engird [archaic], engirdle, enwind, gird, girdle, girt, girth
Antonyms: Verb
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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.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
And to wrap the week up and make use of any lingering leftovers, there’s nothing better than a quick fried rice. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, "The new meal prep: 6 dinners from 3 basic ingredients," 28 Aug. 2019 Comfortable, winged headrests wrap around the back and sides of passengers’ heads, allowing them to nap without worrying about their heads accidentally landing on their neighbor’s shoulder. — Colin Campbell, baltimoresun.com, "Check out the interior of Amtrak’s new Acela trains, coming in 2021," 28 Aug. 2019 Salgado’s gaze had always been fixed on the ceiling — his emaciated body statue-like, his two legs wrapped together in a soft splint, and his arms folded across his chest as though a mortician had posed him. — Los Angeles Times, "For months, he lingered in a purgatory between wakefulness and nothingness," 22 Aug. 2019 The final episode aired just hours after filming wrapped, and in the neighborhood of Médina, the sandy streets began to quiet as families settled around televisions. — Julie Turkewitz, New York Times, "Brazen Women. Scandalized Viewers. It’s ‘Sex and the City,’ Senegal Style.," 22 Aug. 2019 Recasting Liu seems unlikely; the film wrapped production in November 2018. — Michael Ordoña, chicagotribune.com, "Analysis: #BoycottMulan in support of Hong Kong protests tests Disney and moviegoers," 20 Aug. 2019 Then, wrap the fish in parchment, lay it flat it in a dish (to prevent leakage), put a few heavy cans on top and transfer to the refrigerator. — Kara Elder, Twin Cities, "There’s a world of cured fish beyond lox. Here’s what to try and how to make it.," 9 Aug. 2019 Make this up to a day in advance, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and foil. — Chris Ross, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Cool summer dessert is deceptively simple," 6 Aug. 2019 Kids Resort Director Amber Payne and teacher Mattea Gifford, along with students wrapped each bottle with a personal note and brought them by Richmond’s Central Fire Station. — Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, "Children care about Richmond firefighters," 5 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Rub with the salt mixture, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 to 24 hours. — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipes: Four perfect tacos featuring fish, turkey, or mojo pork," 4 Sep. 2019 The wraps come off Wednesday at simultaneous events in its three biggest markets, where Porsche -- which has churned out roaring sports cars for seven decades -- will bathe the new car in a backdrop of sustainable-power imagery. — Christoph Rauwald, Fortune, "Watch Out Tesla: Porsche Unveils Its First-Ever Electric Car," 4 Sep. 2019 Make ahead The cake can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and kept at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. — Los Angeles Times, "If you like salted caramel, you’ll love this pound cake," 3 Sep. 2019 Mahindra has six basic colors — no surprise, desert tan and olive drab are most popular — but the plant has custom colors and wraps for a wide range of looks. — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, "Jeep-like ATV looks like a toy — but Mahindra means business," 31 Aug. 2019 On Tuesday, the Real Housewives of New Jersey star, 47, shared an Instagram photo of herself posing in a Diane Von Furstenberg newspaper-print wrap dress (similar to Carrie Bradshaw’s famous Dior ensemble) on the stairs of a lavish villa. — Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE.com, "Teresa Giudice Poses in Newspaper Dress in Mykonos After Being Spotted Without Her Wedding Ring," 29 Aug. 2019 Wrapping the trunks of new red oaks, maples, Chinese pistachios and other thin bark trees with paper tree wrap is not the proper answer. — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, "Trees can get sunburned and overheated, too. Here's how to protect them," 27 Aug. 2019 Late in practice, the wrap was gone, but Whitehead didn’t return to action. — Dan Labbe, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Browns joint practice report: Things get heated as fights break out," 15 Aug. 2019 Crispy Sesame Chicken Schnitzel Total time: 30 minutes 2 servings Note: Pull the skin off each chicken thigh; lay flat and freeze in plastic wrap for another use, if desired. — Bonnie S. Benwick, The Denver Post, "Need a golden brown chicken schnitzel that’s crispy without being greasy? This is it.," 14 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Wrap cheese in waxed paper and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator. — Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, "Don't let 'vegan cheese' label scare you away from these tasty nut, veggie spreads," 29 Aug. 2017 Wrap pencil with washi tape keeping it as tight as possible. — Sarah Newell, Sevente