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

  • (..) - I was trapped with grandma. - Do you know where she is? She probably waited until you calmed down and crawled into the box. - You'd better hide. - You get under the blanket, I'm eating. I tell you, this is no good. What are you doing in bed? With your shoes on? Jesus, (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo