From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishunwrapun‧wrap /ʌnˈræp/ ●●○ verb (unwrapped, unwrapping) [transitive] to remove the paper, plastic etc that is around something OPP wrap up Brigitte was unwrapping her birthday presents.► see thesaurus at open→ See Verb table
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unwrap• Bill finished his sandwich and unwrapped a candy bar.• I just love unwrapping Christmas presents!• Sarah sat down and unwrapped her sandwiches.• I could not bear to unwrap it.• Let the turkey cool before you unwrap it.• She blinked back the tears and made a fanfare out of unwrapping the gift.• She followed behind the men and stood in the doorway and watched them unwrap the object. 