wrap

🇺🇸 /ræp/ 🇬🇧 /ræp/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B1
verb
B2

To cover something with paper or material, like a gift.

Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.

B2

To cover someone or something with material for protection.

Wrap the baby in a warm blanket to keep it cozy.

B2

To put something around someone or something.

He likes to wrap his arms around his friends when he greets them.

R

To move text to a new line when writing or typing.

The software will automatically wrap the text to the next line.

noun
R

A piece of cloth worn over the shoulders for warmth or style.

She wore a beautiful silk wrap to the party.

R

Paper or material used for covering gifts or items.

We need more wrap to cover all the presents.

R

A word said when filming is finished.

The director shouted 'wrap' after the final scene.

R

A sandwich made with a tortilla rolled around fillings.

For lunch, I had a chicken wrap with vegetables.

R

A cover for small electronic devices.

I bought a new wrap for my phone to protect it.

translation

v. To cover something with paper or material, like a gift.; To cover someone or something with material for protection.; To put something around someone or something.; To move text to a new line when writing or typing.
n. A piece of cloth worn over the shoulders for warmth or style.; Paper or material used for covering gifts or items.; A word said when filming is finished.; A sandwich made with a tortilla rolled around fillings.; A cover for small electronic devices.

Word Forms

Past wrapped
Progressive wrapping
3rd Present wraps
Perfect wrapped
Plural wraps