Blanket
Pronunciation: /ˈblæŋkət/
Blanket (noun)
- a large piece of cloth used to keep warm, usually on a bed
- a rule or statement that applies to all cases or situations
Examples
- She wrapped herself in a thick blanket.
- The baby slept soundly under a soft blanket.
Common collocations: soft blanket, woolen blanket, wrap in a blanket, blanket ban, blanket rule
Blanket (verb)
- to cover something completely with a layer of something
Examples
- Snow blanketed the entire town overnight.
- Fog blanketed the valley in the early morning.