Swaddle
(verb)
- To wrap a baby tightly in a blanket or other cloth, in order to keep them warm and secure.
- To wrap or bind something tightly.
Origin:
The word swaddle comes from the old english word swædling which means "a bandage", it has been used in the english language since the 16th century.
Examples:
- The nurse swaddled the newborn baby in a soft blanket.
- She swaddled the baby in a receiving blanket.
- The mummy was swaddled in linen bandages.
- She swaddled the broken vase in bubble wrap before mailing it.
- The package was swaddled in tape to keep it secure.