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un⋅wrap

[uhn-rap] verb, -wrapped, -wrap⋅ping.
–verb (used with object)
1. to remove or open the wrapping of.
2. to open (something wrapped): Sheila unwrapped the Christmas presents quickly.
–verb (used without object)
3. to become unwrapped.

Origin:
1200–50; ME unwrappen; see un- 2 , wrap
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un·wrap   (ŭn-rāp')   
tr. & intr.v.   un·wrapped, un·wrap·ping, un·wraps
To remove the wrapping or wrappings from or become unwrapped.
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