Wrap meaning

What does “wrap” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“wrap” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person.

wrap

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

arrange or fold as a cover or protection
“wrap the baby before taking her out”
“Wrap the present”
Synonymswrap up
Oppositesunwrap
arrange or or coil around
“roll your hair around your finger”
“Twine the thread around the spool”
Synonymswind roll twine
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
“Fog enveloped the house”
Synonymsenvelop enfold enwrap enclose
crash into so as to coil around
“The teenager wrapped his car around the fire hydrant”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University