Meaning of wrap in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ræp/

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1. Verb

   wrap

   Etymology

   Middle English: of unknown origin

   Definitions

   1. arrange or fold as a cover or protection

   Examples

   • « wrap the baby before taking her out »
   • « Wrap the present »

   Antonyms

   • unwrap
   • undo
2. 2. wrap or coil around

   Examples

   • « roll your hair around your finger »
   • « Twine the thread around the spool »

   Antonyms

   • unwind
   • wind off
   • unroll
3. 3. enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

   Examples

   • « Fog enveloped the house »

4. Noun

   wrap

   Definitions

   1. cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
5. 2. a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla
6. 3. the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped