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

  • (..) Yes. By sunset, I hope you will have agreed. Now embrace me as my son. And bring an old man another blanket. - My father favors you now. - My lady. It was not always so. Many things change. Many things. (..)
    2000 Gladiator
  • (..) Sir, Sir! Can you come help us? Everyone keep moving forward! The plane's down, we got passengers on the wings. Approach with caution Put a blanket on her legs You will be fine honey, go slowly Wrap this around her leg, make it tight. It's so cold out here. Starting approaching, we're nearly there. (..)
    2016 Sully
  • (..) up to some serious shit. What I want from you is his Saudi e-mail Ammar, bro, I know that you know this dude. Just give me his e-mail, and I will-I will give you a blanket. I will give you a blanket and some solid food. I know that you know him. I told you before, I won't talk to you. (..)
    2012 Zero Dark Thirty