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wrap sth around/round sth

UK (US wrap sth around sth) phrasal verb with wrap
 
 
/ræp/ verb [T] (-pp-)

Definition

to put part of your body, such as your fingers or arms, around something tightly: She wrapped her arms around her knees.Enclosing, surrounding and immersingBending, twisting and curving
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