wrap
wrap Lexical Profile
wrap Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To cover or enclose something by folding a piece of material around it.
"He carefully wrapped the birthday present in bright red paper."
To wind, coil, or loop something, such as a material or limb, around a person or an object.
"She wrapped the thick wool scarf tightly around her neck before stepping into the snow."
To cause text or data to be carried over to a new line or automatically fit within designated margins.
"The software is designed to automatically wrap the text around the embedded images."
• noun
A type of sandwich made by enclosing a filling in a soft flatbread or tortilla.
"She ordered a chicken Caesar wrap for lunch at the cafe."
A loose outer garment or piece of material, such as a shawl or stole, worn draped around the shoulders.
"The bride wore a delicate silk wrap over her gown to ward off the evening chill."
The completion of filming or of a project phase.
"After three exhausting months of shooting, the director finally called it a wrap."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often confused with its homophone 'rap,' which refers to a sharp knock or a style of rhythmic vocal delivery.
• Rhymes for wrap
Word Origin & Etymology
Middle English 'wrappen', of uncertain origin, but possibly related to the dialectal English word 'wlap' (to fold or envelop) or of Scandinavian origin.
Usage Trend
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