blanket

US /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/
UK /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/
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1.

a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering on a bed or elsewhere for warmth

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She pulled the blanket up to her chin.
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We spread a picnic blanket on the grass.
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quiltduvetthrowcoverlet
2.

a thick layer or covering of something

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A thick blanket of snow covered the ground.
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A blanket of fog rolled in from the sea.
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layercoveringcoatsheet
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covering all cases or instances; total

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The company issued a blanket ban on smoking.
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They offered a blanket warranty on all products.
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overallcomprehensivetotaluniversalsweeping
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cover completely with a thick layer of something

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Snow blanketed the entire landscape.
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Smoke blanketed the city after the fire.
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coverenvelopshroudcloaksmother
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electric blanketwet blanket