blanket

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈblæŋkɪt/
/ˈblæŋkɪt/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

Example Sentences
  • The baby was cold, so his mother put a blanket over him.
2 Definition

A layer of anything.

Example Sentences
  • The city woke under a thick blanket of fog.
3 Definition

A thick rubber mat used in the offset printing process to transfer ink from the plate to the paper being printed.

Example Sentences
  • A press operator must carefully wash the blanket whenever changing a plate.
4 Definition

A streak or layer of blubber in whales.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cover with, or as if with, a blanket.

Example Sentences
  • A fresh layer of snow blanketed the area.
2 Definition

To traverse or complete thoroughly.

Example Sentences
  • The salesman blanketed the entire neighborhood.
3 Definition

To toss in a blanket by way of punishment.

4 Definition

To take the wind out of the sails of (another vessel) by sailing to windward of it.

5 Definition

To nullify the impact of someone or something.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

General; covering or encompassing everything.

Example Sentences
  • They sought to create a blanket solution for all situations.