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wrap

49 1.0
A covering made of paper or plastic that protects things
  • noun
  • /ræp/
translation icon : envoltorio
  • Wrap each plate three times with bubble wrap insert.
  • plastic wrap
  • bubble wrap
  • shrink wrap

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Examples

  • I put on a warm wrap and my moccasins and opened the door.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • - It looks like a gift wrap.

  • The bubble wrap is not period.

  • Inside is a nylon wrap you can fill with hot or cold water.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • I have covered the salad with Saran Wrap and put it in the fridge.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • The county collected 14 bales of shrink wrap, used as winter cover on boats.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Alma had covered the birds with plastic wrap from Prentiss' Laundry and Cleaners.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • The untouched sandwiches he covers in Saran Wrap and slides into the refrigerator.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • The molds were covered with plastic wrap using double-stick tape to prepare them for layup.

    Academic text (1993)
  • She used colorful wrap to decorate the gift box beautifully.

Synonyms

cover
vswrap
571 1.0

A thing like a lid or blanket that lies over something to keep it safe

is specifically a material used to enclose or protect objects
foil
vswrap
94 2.8

A very thin sheet of metal used to wrap or cover food

is the more general covering concept not limited to metal
tarp
vswrap
  • US
80 3.2

A large waterproof sheet that covers things from rain

is a general covering term, usually smaller and lighter
wrapper
vswrap
58 1.0

A piece of paper or plastic that covers things such as food

is the general term for any similar covering material
wrapping
vswrap
45 1.0

Material used to cover and protect something, like a bandage or gift paper

is a specific simple covering often made from paper or cellophane
packaging
vswrap
32 2.2

Material used to hold and protect products during storage or transport

is the plain covering idea, not focused on commercial shipment
packing
vswrap
25 1.0

Material used to wrap and protect things during transport

is the basic covering concept without transport emphasis
aluminum foil
vswrap
  • US
17 1.1

A thin sheet of metal used to wrap or cover food for cooking and storage

is the general term for covers often made from paper or cellophane
cellophane
vswrap
17 5.2

A thin, clear paperlike material used to wrap food or gifts

is the general covering term that includes this kind of material
15 1.0

Pretty paper used to cover gifts before giving them

is the general covering term, not limited to decorative paper
plastic wrap
vswrap
  • US
14 1.7

A thin clear plastic sheet used to cover food to keep it fresh

is a broader covering type not restricted to food preservation
envelope
vswrap
11 3.4

A layer that surrounds something, like the air around a planet

is a more general covering, often loose or simple
tissue paper
vswrap
9 1.0

A very thin, soft paper used to wrap gifts or to blow your nose

is a general enclosing material not necessarily soft or thin
covering
vswrap
8 1.5

Placing something over another thing to protect or hide it

is the noun for the material used to perform that action
bubble wrap
vswrap
7 1.7

A soft plastic sheet with many small air bubbles that stops fragile things from breaking when you pack them

is a general cover that may not provide cushioning
wax paper
vswrap
6 2.5

A thin paper covered in wax used to wrap or line food

is a general covering that may not be moisture resistant
tin foil
vswrap
5 1.0

A thin sheet of metal used to wrap or cover food

is a broad covering term that includes many different materials
Saran Wrap
vswrap
  • US
3 2.1

A thin clear plastic film used to cover food to keep it fresh

refers broadly to any covering often made of paper or cellophane
gift wrapping
vswrap
2 1.0

Paper or material used to cover a present when you give it

is used more generally for enclosing or protecting various things
encasement
vswrap
2 6.8

A cover that surrounds and protects something

is the noun for the material used to enclose or protect items
gift wrap
vswrap
1 1.0

Decorated paper used to wrap presents for special occasions

is a general protective cover used for many objects
shrink-wrap
vswrap
1 3.2

A thin clear plastic film that shrinks when heated around products

is a more general covering that does not change shape when heated
1 2.7

An object placed over something to keep it safe from damage

is the broader generic covering term not stressing protection
gift wrapper
vswrap
1 1.3

Pretty paper or cloth that covers a present

is the broader name for any simple enclosing material
overwrap
vswrap
1 4.8

A layer of material covering a product to protect it or make it look nicer

is a simpler covering term without implying multiple layers
3.2

Something you put over a thing to keep it safe from damage

is a general term for any simple enclosing material
dust wrapper
vswrap
  • UK
5.9

A removable paper cover that protects a book and often has pictures or text

is a general enclosing material not specific to books

Idioms

To make someone do what you want by charming them

Compounds

14 1.7

A thin clear plastic sheet used to cover food to keep it fresh

7 1.7

A soft plastic sheet with many small air bubbles that stops fragile things from breaking when you pack them

3 2.1

A thin clear plastic film used to cover food to keep it fresh

1 1.0

Decorated paper used to wrap presents for special occasions

1 3.2

A thin clear plastic film that shrinks when heated around products

7.4

A piece of jewellery that goes around the ear without a piercing

5.5

A flatbread filled with cooked fish, vegetables, and sauce

shrink-wrap
  • Jargon
6.8

A set of terms included with a product that you must accept before use

How Protective

crate
189 1.7
packaging
32 2.2
wrap
49 1.0
cellophane
17 5.2
tissue paper
9 1.0

Surface Forms

wrap singular
wraps plural

Etymology

Wrap meaning a covering comes from an old word that meant 'to wind' or 'to cover'. So a wrap is simply the paper or film that goes around an item to protect, hide, or hold it together.