Wrapped

/ræpt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past tense and past participle of wrap; to cover, enclose, or surround something.

She wrapped the gift in beautiful paper.

to enclose or cover something tightly.

He wrapped his arms around her for warmth.

to gather or twist something around another object.

The vines wrapped around the old tree.

adjective

enclosed or covered in a layer or layers.

The wrapped sandwich was ready for the picnic.

From Old English 'wrappian' meaning to fold or to cover.

wrapped up

Fully engrossed or busy with something.

wrapped around one's finger

To have someone under one's control or influence.

wrap it up

To finish or complete something.

wrap

To fold or cover something.

wrapper

A cover for something, especially food.

wrapping

The act of covering something.

To be in a difficult or confusing situation.

I’m all wrapped up in this drama.

To be done with something.

The project is wrapped, time to celebrate!