Meaning of wrap in English

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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
Derived terms
2. wrap or coil around
Examples
- « roll your hair around your finger »
- « Twine the thread around the spool »
Antonyms
Derived terms
3. enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
Examples
- « Fog enveloped the house »
Derived terms
Noun
wrap
Definitions
1. cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
Derived terms
- wrap up
2. a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla
3. the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
Derived terms

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