unwrap

[ uhn-rap ]

/ ʌnˈræp /

to remove or open the wrapping of.

to open (something wrapped): Sheila unwrapped the Christmas presents quickly.

to become unwrapped.

Origin of unwrap

1200–50; Middle English unwrappen; see un-², wrap

Then take a wrapped straw, unwrap it, tear off a little piece of paper and make a spitball.

Why the Biathlon Makes Bonds of Us All |Brett Singer |February 16, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
What a secretly beautiful set of presents to unwrap—today and every day.

The True Gifts of Christmas Are Life, Love, and the Mystery of God |Joshua DuBois |December 25, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
At least he was smart enough to unwrap the joke that the Letterman writers gifted him for his appearance last December.

Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney’s Political Humor (VIDEOS) |Mark Katz |February 3, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
We went into camp about dark but did not unwrap our blankets as expected to be out some days and did not wish them to get wet.

Little Pills, An Army Story |Robert Henderson McKay

It helped Vosh a great deal, that they all had to go to the dressing-rooms first, and unwrap themselves.

Winter Fun |William O. Stoddard
Turning once more to the bureau, the Girl took out a small parcel done up in tissue paper and began to unwrap it.

The Girl of the Golden West |David Belasco
Bubbles marched to the prescription counter, and began to unwrap a bloody handkerchief from his left hand.

The Penalty |Gouverneur Morris
The master of Egypt bade them unwrap the gift that he might see it.

Famous Affinities of History, Vol 1-4, Complete |Lyndon Orr

unwrap

/ (ʌnˈræp) /

to remove the covering or wrapping from (something) or (of something wrapped) to have the covering come off