wrap Synonyms

wrap Meaning

Wordnet

wrap (n)

cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person

a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla

the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

Wordnet

wrap (v)

arrange or fold as a cover or protection

arrange or or coil around

enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

crash into so as to coil around

Webster

wrap (v. t.)

To snatch up; transport; -- chiefly used in the p. p. wrapt.

To wind or fold together; to arrange in folds.

To cover by winding or folding; to envelop completely; to involve; to infold; -- often with up.

To conceal by enveloping or infolding; to hide; hence, to involve, as an effect or consequence; to be followed by.

Webster

wrap (n.)

A wrapper; -- often used in the plural for blankets, furs, shawls, etc., used in riding or traveling.

wrap Sentence Examples

  1. The long, winding road wrapped around the mountain, affording breathtaking views.
  2. She carefully wrapped the fragile porcelain vase in bubble wrap to ensure its safety.
  3. The wrapping paper concealed the delightful surprise hidden within the box.
  4. The athlete wrapped her sprained ankle in an elastic bandage to provide support.
  5. The arbor was adorned with twinkling lights that wrapped around its branches.
  6. The child's laughter wrapped around her heart, filling her with warmth and joy.
  7. The snake wrapped itself around its prey, constricting it with deadly efficiency.
  8. The vines wrapped around the trellis, creating a lush and verdant canopy.
  9. The fog wrapped the city in an ethereal embrace, obscuring its landmarks.
  10. The words of the poem wrapped around her mind, inspiring her imagination.

FAQs About the word wrap

cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person, a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla, the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in

belt,bandage, circle, tape, girt, gird, wire, engirdle, band, cord

unwrap,unwrap, unwind, unwind, untie,untie, unbind, unshackle, ungird, unbind

The long, winding road wrapped around the mountain, affording breathtaking views.

She carefully wrapped the fragile porcelain vase in bubble wrap to ensure its safety.

The wrapping paper concealed the delightful surprise hidden within the box.

The athlete wrapped her sprained ankle in an elastic bandage to provide support.