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wrap
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- pronunciation:
- raep
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
wraps, wrapping, wrapped |
| definition 1: |
When you wrap something, you put something around it.
The nurse wrapped the patient's leg with a bandage.The butcher wrapped the meat in some thick paper.It was cold outside, so Mr. Lee wrapped his neck with a scarf.- synonyms:
- cover
- similar words:
- bandage, bind, clothe, fold, surround, wind
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| definition 2: |
When you wrap a gift, you cover it with paper so that it looks nice and people can't see what the gift is.
I helped my mom wrap presents for my sister's birthday.
- synonyms:
- package
- similar words:
- bind, cover, paper
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| definition 3: |
When you wrap something around another thing, you surround or cover up the second thing with the first thing.
My dad wrapped foil around the leftover food.The boy wrapped his arms around his dog's neck.- similar words:
- circle, coil, throw, wind
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| definition 4: |
When a snake wraps around a branch, it circles its body around the branch.
The snake wrapped around its prey.- synonyms:
- wind
- similar words:
- bend, circle, curve, twist
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| related words: |
box, bundle, package, twirl, twist |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
Wrap is something that is specially made to cover something. Wrap is usually made out of paper or soft, thin plastic.
My mom bought some red gift wrap that we can use for my dad's birthday presents.Elena covered the bowl with plastic wrap.- synonyms:
- wrapper, wrappings
- similar words:
- bandage, cloak, clothing, coat, cover, covering, envelope, jacket, mantle, paper, robe
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| definition 2: |
A wrap is a food that is like a sandwich. It usually has meat or cheese and vegetables like a sandwich, but these are rolled up inside a very thin layer of soft, smooth bread. A wrap looks like a kind of roll.
My friend Alan usually has a regular sandwich for lunch, but I like the wraps better.
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| related words: |
cape, pack |
The words wrap and rap sound alike but have different meanings.
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