blanket


Definition: Meaning of, blanket in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈblaŋkɪt /

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blanket blankets
  1. [countable] a cover for a bed, usually made of wool
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  2. [singular] a thick covering or area of something
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  3. [singular] something that makes it hard for you to find information or the truth about something
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
blanket blanketed blanketed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
blanketing blankets
[transitive usually passive]
  1. to cover something with a thick layer
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  1. blanket statement/rule/ban etc a statement, rule etc that affects everyone or includes all possible cases
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blanket used in phrases

  • Indian blanket (noun)
    1. annual of central United States having showy long-stalked yellow flower heads marked with scarlet or purple in the centre
  • Mackinaw blanket (noun)
    1. a thick plaid blanket formerly used in the northwestern United States
  • blanket flower (noun)
    1. annual of central United States having showy long-stalked yellow flower heads marked with scarlet or purple in the centre
  • blanket jam (verb)
    1. jam a broad spectrum of frequencies to affect all communications in the area except for directional antenna communications
  • blanket stitch (noun)
    1. a strong reinforcing stitch for edges of blanket and other thick material; similar to buttonhole stitch
  • electric blanket (noun)
    1. a blanket containing and electric heating element that can be controlled to the desired temperature by a rheostat
  • horse blanket (noun)
    1. stable gear consisting of a blanket placed under the saddle
  • saddle blanket (noun)
    1. stable gear consisting of a blanket placed under the saddle
  • security blanket (noun)
    1. a piece of material that a child likes to hold, to comfort himself or herself
    2. something that you have had for a long time, and that you use to make yourself feel less anxious
  • space blanket (noun)
    1. a blanket made of a plastic material covered with a reflective metal agent; designed to reduce heat loss from a person's body following trauma
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