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/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A large piece of fabric used as a covering for warmth or comfort.
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold winter night.
A protective covering or layer.
The blanket of snow covered the entire landscape.
A term used to describe something that encompasses or covers a wide range.
The law was made under a blanket policy affecting all citizens.
verb
To cover completely or to envelop.
The fog blanketed the city, making it hard to see.
To cover with a blanket in a literal or figurative sense.
The team worked hard to blanket the area in security.
Etymology
Middle English 'blanket', from Old French 'blanquette', diminutive of 'blanc' meaning white.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to blanket something
To cover something completely.
blanket statement
A general statement that applies to many situations.
Related Words
cover
An object used to protect or conceal something.
layer
A single thickness, coating, or stratum.
Slang Meanings
A term used to refer to a cover-up or obfuscation.
Stop using the blanket to cover the real issue.
An all-encompassing term used in discussions.
His explanation was a blanket for all the problems.