wrap

Meanings

• Noun

  A flexible material used to enclose or secure something, especially a container or bundle.

  - "He wrapped the gift in paper before giving it to her."
  - "The mummy was wrapped in linen bands."

• Verb

  To enclose or cover (something) in a material, especially to keep it safe or protect it.

  - "The children wrapped themselves in blankets."
  - "The chef wrapped the meat in bacon."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹæp/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹæp/
   
   
   
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3. /ɹæp/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unwrap

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Synonyms

enfold , lap , fall

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wrap
map , clap , tap , rap

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Variants

List of all variants of wrap that leads to same result
wrap , wrapped , wrapping , wraps , wrap-up , wrap-ups , wrap up , wrapped up , wrapping up , wraps up , wrap her mind around , wrap his mind around , wrap one's mind around , wrap their mind around , wrap (someone) around one's (little) finger , wrap around her finger , wrap around her little finger , wrap around his finger , wrap around his little finger , wrap around one's finger , wrap around one's little finger , wrap around their finger , wrap around their little finger , wrap someone around her finger , wrap someone around her little finger , wrap someone around his finger , wrap someone around his little finger , wrap someone around one's finger , wrap someone around one's little finger , wrap someone around their finger , wrap someone around their little finger , body wrap , body wraps , Bubble Wrap , gift wrap , gift wrapped , gift wrapping , gift wraps

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English wrēpan, from wrapan ‘to turn, twist, wind around’.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the largest burrito weighed over 2,000 pounds.

2. In ancient Egypt, mummies were wrapped in linen bandages to preserve their bodies for the afterlife.

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Related Concepts

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1. Packaging: Related to the concept of protecting or containing an item, often through the use of wrapping materials.

2. Binding: Similar to wrapping, but often used in the context of securing or holding things together, such as binding a book.

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Culture

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In various cultures, wrapping is an important tradition. For instance, in Japanese culture, the art of wrapping gifts is called 'Furoshiki'. In Indian culture, 'Dhokra' art involves creating figures by pouring molten metal into a clay mold and then wrapping it with beeswax and straw.

How to Memorize "wrap"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a present wrapped in colorful paper with a bow on top.
   - Think of a burrito being wrapped in a large tortilla.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wrap' with the image of a present or a burrito.
   - Link the word 'wrap' with the sensation of covering or enclosing something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Wrap it up' to help remember the word.
   - Create an acronym using the letters in 'wrap' to help remember its meaning.

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