Is there a similar solution as Array#wrap for hashes?

Question

I use Array.wrap(x) all the time in order to ensure that Array methods actually exist on an object before calling them.

What is the best way to similarly ensure a Hash?

Example:

def ensure_hash(x)
  # TODO: this is what I'm looking for
end
values = [nil,1,[],{},'',:a,1.0]
values.all?{|x| ensure_hash(x).respond_to?(:keys) } # true

Answer 1

The best I've been able to come up with so far is:

Hash::try_convert(x) || {}

However, I would prefer something more elegant.