/rap/ , v. , wrapped or wrapt, wrapping , n. , adj.
v.t.
1. to enclose in something wound or folded about (often fol. by up ): She wrapped her head in a scarf.
2. to enclose and make fast (an article, bundle, etc.) within a covering of paper or the like (often fol. by up ): He wrapped the package up in brown paper.
3. to wind, fold, or bind (something) about as a covering.
4. to protect with coverings, outer garments, etc. (usually fol. by up ).
5. to cover (fingernails) with a sheer silk or linen fabric, as to repair or strengthen them.
6. to surround, envelop, shroud, or hide.
7. to fold or roll up.
8. Motion Pictures , Television. to finish the filming of (a motion picture).
v.i.
9. to wrap oneself (usually fol. by up ).
10. to become wrapped, as about something; fold.
11. Motion Pictures , Television. to complete the filming of a motion picture: We hope to wrap in time for Christmas.
12. wrapped up in ,
a. intensely absorbed in: wrapped up in one's work.
b. involved in; bound up with: Peace is wrapped up in willingness to compromise.
13. wrap up , to conclude; finish work on: to wrap up a project.
n.
14. something to be wrapped about the person, esp. in addition to the usual indoor clothing, as a shawl, scarf, or sweater: an evening wrap.
15. a beauty treatment in which a part or all of the body is covered with cream, lotion, herbs, or the like and then wrapped snugly with cloth.
16. a sheer silk or linen fabric glued to the fingernails to repair or strengthen them.
17. a piece of thin, flat bread rolled around a filling and eaten as a sandwich.
18. Motion Pictures , Television.
a. the completion of photography on a film or an individual scene.
b. the termination of a working day during the shooting of a film.
19. under wraps , Informal. secret: The army wants this research project kept under wraps.
adj.
20. wraparound in style: a wrap skirt.
[ 1275-1325; ME (v.), of obscure orig.; cf. dial. Dan vravle to wind ]