Pronunciation: /ræp/
noun a piece of cloth or paper used for covering or enclosing something
A1 I need to buy some wrapping paper for the gift.
A2 She carefully folded the wrap around the sandwich.
B1 The wrap around the burrito was delicious.
B2 The wrap of the scarf kept her warm in the cold weather.
C1 The artist used a unique wrap technique in his painting.
C2 The intricate wrap of the fabric was a work of art in itself.
verb to cover or enclose something by folding or winding something around it
A1 She likes to wrap gifts in colorful paper.
A2 I need to wrap up this project before the deadline.
B1 The chef will wrap the fish in foil before baking it.
B2 Can you wrap the fragile items in bubble wrap before packing them?
C1 The artist carefully wrapped the painting in protective material for shipping.
C2 The detective had to wrap up the case before retiring from the force.
formal Please ensure that you wrap the gift neatly with wrapping paper and a bow.
informal Hey, can you help me wrap this present for Sarah's birthday?
slang I'm going to wrap up this gift real quick before the party starts.
figurative Let's wrap up this project by the end of the week and present it to the client.
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