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blanket

Definition

  • noun: a covering made of cloth that is used especially on a bed to keep you warm
  • noun: a large usually oblong piece of woven fabric used as a bed covering
  • verb: to cover (something)
  • verb: to cover with or as if with a blanket
  • usually singular

Examples

  • The witness was given 'blanket' protection from prosecution. [=the witness would not be prosecuted for anything]

  • The job was her 'security blanket'. [=the job was the thing that made her feel safe and secure]

  • A 'blanket' of gloom spread over the crowd when they realized their team would lose.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) useful things together. I'm sure that in all America there's no empathicalist as charming as you. Well, I hate to throw a wet blanket... Darling, guess who this is. You'll never guess! - Your brother? - Professor Flostre. - This is Dick Avery. (..)
    1957 Funny Face