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Definitions for Wrapping

[1] Often wrappings. the covering in which something is wrapped.
[2] to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed by up ): She wrapped her head in a scarf.
[3] to enclose and make fast (an article, bundle, etc.) within a covering of paper or the like (often followed by up ): He wrapped the package up in brown paper.
[4] to wind, fold, or bind (something) about as a covering.
[5] to protect with coverings, outer garments, etc. (usually followed by up ).
[6] to cover (fingernails) with a sheer silk or linen fabric, as to repair or strengthen them.
[7] to surround, envelop, shroud, or hide.
[8] to fold or roll up.
[9] Movies , Television . to finish the filming of (a motion picture).
[10] to wrap oneself (usually followed by up ).
[11] to become wrapped, as about something; fold.
[12] Movies , Television . to complete the filming of a motion picture: We hope to wrap in time for Christmas.
[13] something to be wrapped about the person, especially in addition to the usual indoor clothing, as a shawl, scarf, or sweater: an evening wrap.
[14] a beauty treatment in which a part or all of the body is covered with cream, lotion, herbs, or the like and then wrapped snugly with cloth.
[15] a sheer silk or linen fabric glued to the fingernails to repair or strengthen them.
[16] a piece of thin, flat bread wrapped around a filling and eaten as a sandwich.
[17] Movies , Television . the completion of photography on a film or an individual scene. the termination of a working day during the shooting of a film.
[18] wraparound in style: a wrap skirt.
[19] wrap up , to conclude; finish work on: to wrap up a project.
[20] the material used to wrap something
[21] to fold or wind (paper, cloth, etc) around (a person or thing) so as to cover
[22] (often foll by up) to fold paper, etc, around to fasten securely
[23] to surround or conceal by surrounding
[24] to enclose, immerse, or absorb wrapped in sorrow
[25] to fold, wind, or roll up
[26] (intr; often foll by about, around, etc ) to be or become wound or extended
[27] to complete the filming of (a motion picture or television programme)
[28] Also called: rap (often foll by up) Australian informal to praise (someone)
[29] a garment worn wrapped around the body, esp the shoulders, such as a shawl or cloak
[30] short for wrapround (def. 5)
[31] a type of sandwich consisting of a tortilla wrapped round a filling
[32] mainly US wrapping or a wrapper
[33] British slang a small package of an illegal drug in powder form a wrap of heroin
[34] Also called: rap Australian informal a commendation
[35] the end of a working day during the filming of a motion picture or television programme the completion of filming of a motion picture or television programme
[36] keep under wraps to keep secret
[37] take the wraps off to reveal

Words related to Wrapping

drape, hide, swaddle, swathe, shroud, immerse, cover, cloak, bundle, sheathe, fold, enclose, bandage, bind, clothe, pack, encase, encircle, twine, enfold

Words nearby Wrapping

wraparound mortgage, wrapover, wrapped, wrapped up in, wrapper, wrapping, wrapping paper, wrapround, wrapt, wrasse, wrastle

Origin of Wrapping

1275–1325; Middle English (v.), of obscure origin; compare dialectal Danish vravle to wind

Words that may be confused with Wrapping

WORDS, THAT, MAY, BE, CONFUSED, WITH, wraprap, wrap, rapped, rapt, wrapped, wrapt

Other words from Wrapping

in·ter·wrap , verb (used without object), in·ter·wrapped, in·ter·wrap·ping.
pre·wrap , verb (used with object), pre·wrapped, pre·wrap·ping.
pre·wrap , noun
re·wrap , verb, re·wrapped, re·wrap·ping.
un·der·wrap , noun
un·der·wrap , verb (used with object), un·der·wrapped, un·der·wrap·ping.

Word origin for Wrapping

C14: origin unknown

Synonyms for Wrapping

bandage, bind, bundle, cloak, clothe, cover, drape, encase, enclose, fold, hide, immerse, pack, roll up, sheathe, shroud, swaddle, swathe, absorb, camouflage, encircle, enfold, envelop, gift-wrap, invest, mask, muffle, package, protect, shelter, twine, veil, wind, bundle up