uviti

1. to wrap
   Uvila je bebu u toplo ćebe. — She wrapped the baby in a warm blanket.
   Prodavac je uvio poklon u šareni papir. — The shop assistant wrapped the gift in colorful paper.
2. (uviti se) to wrap oneself up; to curl up
   Uvila se u ćebe i zaspala na kauču. — She wrapped herself in a blanket and fell asleep on the couch.
3. (of hair) to curl
   Frizerka mi je uvila kosu za svadbu. — The hairdresser curled my hair for the wedding.
4. to twist; to roll
   Uvio je žicu oko stuba. — He twisted the wire around the post.

The sense 'beat around the bush' uses the imperfective uvijati (ne uvijaj).