wrapping
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verb (used with object)
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.
verb (used without object)
9.
to wrap oneself (usually followed by up ).
10.
to become wrapped, as about something; fold.
11.
Movies, Television. to complete the filming of a motion picture: We hope to wrap in time for Christmas.
noun
12.
something to be wrapped about the person, especially in addition to the usual indoor clothing, as a shawl, scarf, or sweater: an evening wrap.
13.
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.
14.
a sheer silk or linen fabric glued to the fingernails to repair or strengthen them.
15.
a piece of thin, flat bread wrapped around a filling and eaten as a sandwich.
16.
Movies, Television.
a.
the completion of photography on a film or an individual scene.
b.
the termination of a working day during the shooting of a film.
adjective
Verb phrases 17.
wraparound in style: a wrap skirt.
18.
Idioms wrap up, to conclude; finish work on: to wrap up a project.
19.
under wraps, Informal. secret: The army wants this research project kept under wraps.
20.
wrapped up in,
a.
intensely absorbed in: wrapped up in one's work.
b.
involved in; bound up with: Peace is wrapped up in willingness to compromise.
Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English (v.), of obscure origin; compare dialectal Danish vravle to wind
1275–1325; Middle English (v.), of obscure origin; compare dialectal Danish vravle to wind
Related forms
in·ter·wrap, verb (used without object), in·ter·wrapped, in·ter·wrap·ping.
pre·wrap, verb (used with object), pre·wrapped, pre·wrap·ping.
pre·wrap, noun
re·wrap, verb, re·wrapped, re·wrap·ping.
un·der·wrap, noun
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World English Dictionary
wrap (ræp) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , wraps, wrapping, wrapped | |
| 1. | to fold or wind (paper, cloth, etc) around (a person or thing) so as to cover |
| 2. | ( |
| 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; |
| 7. | to complete the filming of (a motion picture or television programme) |
| 8. | informal (Austral) ( |
| —n | |
| 9. | a garment worn wrapped around the body, esp the shoulders, such as a shawl or cloak |
| 10. | short for wrapround |
| 11. | a type of sandwich consisting of a tortilla wrapped round a filling |
| 12. | chiefly (US) wrapping or a wrapper |
| 13. | slang (Brit) a small package of an illegal drug in powder form: a wrap of heroin |
| 14. | informal (Austral) Also called: rap a commendation |
| 15. | a. the end of a working day during the filming of a motion picture or television programme |
| b. the completion of filming of a motion picture or television programme | |
| 16. | keep under wraps to keep secret |
| 17. | take the wraps off to reveal |
| [C14: origin unknown] | |
| wrapping (ˈræpɪŋ) | |
| —n | |
| the material used to wrap something | |
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Word Origin & History
wrap
c.1320, wrappen, of uncertain etymology, perhaps via Scand. (cf. Dan. dialectal vravle "to wind"), ult. from PIE *werp- "to turn, wind" (cf. Gk. rhaptein "to sew"), from base *wer- "to turn, bend" (see versus). The noun is first recorded c.1412; as a type of women's garment,
recorded from 1827. Meaning "end of a filming session" is attested from 1974. Fig. phrase under wraps "in concealment" is recorded from 1939. Wrapper is recorded from c.1460.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
It's also a sturdy alternative to traditional wrapping paper.
Cooking something en papillote means wrapping the food in a pouch and baking it in the oven.
Burying his head between his knees and wrapping his arms around his legs, he curled into a ball.
If it's broken, don't put it in the garbage with the wrapping paper and the fruitcake.
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