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

  • (..) You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself... to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the freedom I provide... and then questions the manner in which I provide it! I would rather you just said thank you and went on your way. (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men
  • (..) and my palms were sweaty... and I'd forgotten to use the resin like we were taught. What happened? That night, the guys in my squad threw a blanket over me... took turns punching me in the arm for five minutes... then they poured glue on my hands. And it worked too, 'cause (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men