wrap

[ rap ]

verb (used with object)

, wrapped or wrapt, wrap·ping.

1. to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed by up ):

   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 by up ):

   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 by up ).
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. to finish the filming of (a motion picture).

verb (used without object)

, wrapped or wrapt, wrap·ping.

1. to wrap oneself (usually followed by up ).
2. to become wrapped, enclosed, packaged, or folded (usually followed by up ):

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

3. Movies, Television. to 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.
   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

/ ræp /

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. informal.
   Also calledrap often foll by up to praise (someone)

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. slang.
   a small package of an illegal drug in powder form

   a wrap of heroin

6. informal.
   Also calledrap a commendation
7. 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
8. keep under wraps
   to keep secret
9. take the wraps off
   to reveal

Other Words From

• in·ter·wrap verb (used without object) interwrapped interwrapping
• pre·wrap verb (used with object) prewrapped prewrapping
• pre·wrap noun
• re·wrap verb rewrapped rewrapping
• un·der·wrap noun
• un·der·wrap verb (used with object) underwrapped underwrapping

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrap¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrap¹

C14: origin unknown

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. under wraps, Informal. secret:

   The army wants this research project kept under wraps.

2. 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.

More idioms and phrases containing wrap

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

Example Sentences

Temperatures could drop as low as minus 8C in parts of central and eastern Scotland - so don't forget to wrap up, if you're heading outside!

From BBC

With Olympic singles gold already in his locker from Beijing 2008, that US Open victory also wrapped up a career golden Grand Slam.

From BBC

“Short n’ Sweet” is brimming with hooks and jokes and vocal exaggerations; this show, the first of three sold-out dates in Los Angeles to wrap Carpenter’s North American tour, left virtually no surface un-bedazzled.

From Los Angeles Times

The second half continued to be riddled with errors but Chelsea eventually took advantage and were able to wrap up victory when not at their best.

From BBC

So clearly some colors “exist” in a way that we can’t totally wrap our minds around.

From Salon

Related Words

• bandage
• bind
• bundle
• cloak
• clothe
• cover
• drape
• encase
• enclose
• fold
• hide
• immerse
• pack
• roll up
• sheathe
• shroud
• swaddle
• swathe