wrap
To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.
Verb 4 meanings
To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.
“Christmas gifts are commonly known to be wrapped in paper.”
To enclose or coil around an object or organism, as a form of grasping.
“A snake wraps itself around its prey.”
To conceal by enveloping or enfolding; to hide.
To finish shooting (filming) a video, television show, or movie.
“To avoid going over budget, let's make sure we wrap by ten. (compare wrap up 2)”
Noun 4 meanings
Paper or sheeting that is wrapped around something to protect, contain, or conceal it.
A loose piece of women's clothing that one wraps around the body; a shawl or scarf.
A type of food consisting of various ingredients wrapped in a tortilla or pancake.
The completion of all or a major part of a performance.
Etymology
From Middle English wrappen (“to wrap, fold”), of uncertain origin.
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WRAP at a glance
WRAP has 4 letters and scores 9 points in Scrabble (W 4 + R 1 + A 1 + P 3) and 10 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #5,089 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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