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wrap
[rap]
verb (used with object)
to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed byup ).
She wrapped her head in a scarf.
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.
to wind, fold, or bind (something) about as a covering.
to protect with coverings, outer garments, etc. (usually followed byup ).
to cover (fingernails) with a sheer silk or linen fabric, as to repair or strengthen them.
to surround, envelop, shroud, or hide.
to fold or roll up.
Movies, Television.Ģżto finish the filming of (a motion picture).
verb (used without object)
to wrap oneself (usually followed byup ).
to become wrapped, enclosed, packaged, or folded (usually followed byup ).
This hat wraps up into a pocket-size squareāperfect for hiking and camping.
Movies, Television.Ģżto complete the filming of a motion picture.
We hope to wrap in time for Christmas.
noun
something to be wrapped about the person, especially in addition to the usual indoor clothing, such as a shawl.
an evening wrap.
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.
a sheer silk or linen fabric glued to the fingernails to repair or strengthen them.
a flatbread wrapped around a filling and eaten as a sandwich.
Movies, Television.Ģż
the completion of photography on a film or an individual scene.
the termination of a working day during the shooting of a film.
adjective
wraparound in style.
a wrap skirt.
verb phrase
to conclude; finish work on.
to wrap up a project.
wrap
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verb
to fold or wind (paper, cloth, etc) around (a person or thing) so as to cover
(often foll by up) to fold paper, etc, around to fasten securely
to surround or conceal by surrounding
to enclose, immerse, or absorb
wrapped in sorrow
to fold, wind, or roll up
(intr; often foll by about, around, etc) to be or become wound or extended
to complete the filming of (a motion picture or television programme)
Also called: rap.ĢżinformalĢż(often foll by up) to praise (someone)
noun
a garment worn wrapped around the body, esp the shoulders, such as a shawl or cloak
short for wrapround
a type of sandwich consisting of a tortilla wrapped round a filling
wrapping or a wrapper
slangĢża small package of an illegal drug in powder form
a wrap of heroin
Also called: rap.ĢżinformalĢża commendation
the end of a working day during the filming of a motion picture or television programme
the completion of filming of a motion picture or television programme
to keep secret
to reveal
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- interwrap verb (used without object)
- prewrap noun
- rewrap verb
- underwrap verb (used with object)
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of wrap1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of wrap1
Idioms and Phrases
wrapped up in,
intensely absorbed in.
wrapped up in one's work.
involved in; bound up with.
Peace is wrapped up in willingness to compromise.
under wraps, secret.
The army wants this research project kept under wraps.
Example Sentences
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.
There's no doubt the weight of history - before South Africa managed to wrap up this five-wicket win over Australia - weighed heavily.
The Proteas had resumed their second innings on 213-2 and needed 69 runs to wrap up victory on day four at Lord's.
Should the Proteas wrap up the win it would go a long way towards banishing a nickname they have come to despise: chokers.
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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