wrap

Definition

To cover or fold something in paper, cloth, or another material, often to protect it or prepare it as a gift. It can also mean to cover something around a person or object, or to finish filming or recording something.

Usage & Nuances

Common patterns include 'wrap a gift', 'wrap it in paper', and 'wrap a blanket around yourself'. In film and music, 'That's a wrap' means the work is finished. Don't confuse it with 'rap', which is a different word and pronunciation.

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