wrap

Wrap is defined as to surround or cover by folding around something.

(verb)

An example of wrap is covering and attaching decorative paper to the outside of a gift box.
An example of wrap is someone hugging their arms and legs around a tree.

See wrap in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb wrapped, wrapping

1. to wind or fold (a covering) around something
2. to cover by this means
to envelop, surround, overspread, etc. or hide, conceal, veil, etc. as by enveloping: a town wrapped in fog
to enclose and fasten in a wrapper of paper, etc.: a box wrapped for mailing
to wind or fold: to wrap one's arms around someone
Film to complete photographing (a film, scene, etc.)

Origin: ME wrappen

intransitive verb

noun

an outer covering; esp.,
1. something worn by being wrapped around the body, as a shawl
2. an outer garment, as an overcoat
3. a blanket
4. material used for wrapping things
secrecy; censorship; concealment: plans kept under wraps
a kind of sandwich consisting of a piece of flatbread wrapped around any of various fillings
Film the completion of the photographing of a film, a scene, etc.

See wrap in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb wrapped wrapped or wrapt (răpt), wrap·ping, wraps

verb, transitive

To arrange or fold (something) about as cover or protection: She wrapped her fur coat closely about herself.
To cover, envelop, or encase, as by folding or coiling something about: wrapped my head in a scarf.
To enclose, especially in paper, and fasten: wrap a package; wrapped up the peelings.
To clasp, fold, or coil about something: She wrapped her arms about his neck.
To move (text that will not fit on a line) automatically to the following line.
To envelop and obscure: Fog wrapped the city.
To surround or involve in a specified quality or atmosphere: The plan was wrapped in secrecy.
To engross: She was wrapped in thought.

verb, intransitive

To coil or twist about or around something: The flag wrapped around the pole.
To be moved automatically to the following line upon reaching a margin. Used of text.
To put on warm clothing. Usually used with up.
To conclude filming: The movie is scheduled to wrap next week.

noun

A garment to be wrapped or folded about a person, especially an outer garment such as a robe, cloak, shawl, or coat.
A blanket.
A wrapping or wrapper.
A flatbread, such as a tortilla or lavash, rolled around a filling.
The completion of filming on a movie.

Phrasal Verb: wrap up To bring to a conclusion; settle finally or successfully: wrap up a business deal. To summarize; recapitulate.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English wrappen; see wer-² in Indo-European roots

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