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wrap

The correct spelling is wrap.

How to pronounce wrap

/ɹæp/
verb

IPA: /ɹæp/

Say it like: Rap

The correct spelling is wrap. To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper. For example: "A snake wraps itself around its prey."

Usage Examples

A snake wraps itself around its prey.

I wrapped the text so that I wouldn't need to scroll to the right to read it.

The row counter wraps back to zero when no more rows can be inserted.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.
  2. 2.To enclose or coil around an object or organism, as a form of grasping.
  3. 3.To conceal by enveloping or enfolding; to hide.
  4. 4.(video production) To finish shooting (filming) a video, television show, or movie.
  5. 5.(lines, words, text, etc.) To break a continuous line (of text) onto the next line

noun

  1. 1.A garment that one wraps around the body to keep oneself warm.
  2. 2.A type of food consisting of various ingredients wrapped in a tortilla or pancake.
  3. 3.(entertainment) The completion of all or a major part of a performance.
  4. 4.A wraparound mortgage.
  5. 5.A sharp blow with something hard.

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