Dictionary entries for 'wrap'

Synonyms

wrap (răp)

[Middle English wrappen.]

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

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.

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.

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.

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

under wraps: Secret or concealed: “The news was kept under wraps for the three-day weekend” (Boston Globe)
wrapped up in: Completely immersed or absorbed in: She is wrapped up in her studies. Involved in: They were wrapped up in criminal activities.