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[rap]

verb (used with object)

wrapped, wrapt, wrapping. 
  1. to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed byup ).

    She wrapped her head in a scarf.

  2. to enclose and make fast (an article, bundle, etc.) within a covering of paper or the like (often followed byup ).

    He wrapped the package up in brown paper.

  3. to wind, fold, or bind (something) about as a covering.

  4. to protect with coverings, outer garments, etc. (usually followed byup ).

  5. to cover (fingernails) with a sheer silk or linen fabric, as to repair or strengthen them.

  6. to surround, envelop, shroud, or hide.

  7. to fold or roll up.

  8. Movies, Television.Ģżto finish the filming of (a motion picture).



verb (used without object)

wrapped, wrapt, wrapping. 
  1. to wrap oneself (usually followed byup ).

  2. to become wrapped, enclosed, packaged, or folded (usually followed byup ).

    This hat wraps up into a pocket-size square—perfect for hiking and camping.

  3. Movies, Television.Ģżto complete the filming of a motion picture.

    We hope to wrap in time for Christmas.

noun

  1. something to be wrapped about the person, especially in addition to the usual indoor clothing, such as a shawl.

    an evening wrap.

  2. a beauty treatment in which a part or all of the body is covered with cream, lotion, herbs, or the like and then wrapped snugly with cloth.

  3. a sheer silk or linen fabric glued to the fingernails to repair or strengthen them.

  4. a flatbread wrapped around a filling and eaten as a sandwich.

  5. Movies, Television.Ģż

    1. the completion of photography on a film or an individual scene.

    2. the termination of a working day during the shooting of a film.

adjective

  1. wraparound in style.

    a wrap skirt.

verb phrase

  1. to conclude; finish work on.

    to wrap up a project.

wrap

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verb

  1. to fold or wind (paper, cloth, etc) around (a person or thing) so as to cover

  2. (often foll by up) to fold paper, etc, around to fasten securely

  3. to surround or conceal by surrounding

  4. to enclose, immerse, or absorb

    wrapped in sorrow

  5. to fold, wind, or roll up

  6. (intr; often foll by about, around, etc) to be or become wound or extended

  7. to complete the filming of (a motion picture or television programme)

  8. Also called: rap.ĢżinformalĢż(often foll by up) to praise (someone)

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a garment worn wrapped around the body, esp the shoulders, such as a shawl or cloak

  2. short for wrapround

  3. a type of sandwich consisting of a tortilla wrapped round a filling

  4. wrapping or a wrapper

  5. slangĢża small package of an illegal drug in powder form

    a wrap of heroin

  6. Also called: rap.ĢżinformalĢża commendation

    1. the end of a working day during the filming of a motion picture or television programme

    2. the completion of filming of a motion picture or television programme

  7. to keep secret

  8. to reveal

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • interwrap verb (used without object)
  • prewrap noun
  • rewrap verb
  • underwrap verb (used with object)
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of wrap1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English wrappen, of obscure origin; compare dialectal Danish vravle to wind
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of wrap1

C14: origin unknown
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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms
  1. wrapped up in,

    1. intensely absorbed in.

      wrapped up in one's work.

    2. involved in; bound up with.

      Peace is wrapped up in willingness to compromise.

  2. under wraps, secret.

    The army wants this research project kept under wraps.

In addition to the idiom beginning with wrap, also see twist (wrap) around one's finger; under wraps.
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Example Sentences

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They ended the regular league campaign 11 points clear at the top of the table and wrapped up top spot and a home semi-final in the play-offs with three rounds of games still to play.

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There's no doubt the weight of history - before South Africa managed to wrap up this five-wicket win over Australia - weighed heavily.

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The Proteas had resumed their second innings on 213-2 and needed 69 runs to wrap up victory on day four at Lord's.

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Should the Proteas wrap up the win it would go a long way towards banishing a nickname they have come to despise: chokers.

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The pair will resume on day four with 69 runs required to wrap up the win.

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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Ā© Random House, Inc. 2023

Idioms from The American HeritageĀ® Idioms Dictionary copyright Ā© 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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