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Meaning of wrap

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wrap

Pronunciation:/ɹæp//ɹæp/

verb

Definitions

  1. To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.

  2. To enclose or coil around an object or organism, as a form of grasping.

    Example: A snake wraps itself around its prey.

  3. To conceal by enveloping or enfolding; to hide.

  4. (video production) To finish shooting (filming) a video, television show, or movie.

wrap

Pronunciation:/ɹæp//ɹæp/

noun

Definitions

  1. A garment that one wraps around the body to keep oneself warm.

  2. A type of food consisting of various ingredients wrapped in a tortilla or pancake.

  3. (entertainment) The completion of all or a major part of a performance.

  4. A wraparound mortgage.

wrap

Pronunciation:/ɹæp//ɹæp/

noun

Definitions

  1. A sharp blow with something hard.

    Example: The teacher gave the wayward pupil a rap across the knuckles with her ruler.

  2. Blame for something.

    Example: You can't act irresponsibly and then expect me to take the rap.

  3. A charge, whether or not it results in a conviction.

  4. A casual talk.

noun

Definitions

  1. A lay or skein containing 120 yards of yarn.

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of the tokens that passed current for a halfpenny in Ireland in the early part of the eighteenth century; any coin of trifling value.

  2. A whit; a jot.

    Example: I don't care a rap.