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blan·ket
 blanket
- pronunciation:
- blaeng
kiht
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a thick piece of material used on a bed for warmth or worn as clothing.
- similar words:
- afghan, bedding, bedspread, quilt
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| definition 2: |
a layer of something, such as snow, clouds, or flowers, that covers a thing or area.
A blanket of mist covered the lake.- synonyms:
- coat, covering, layer
- similar words:
- carpet, cloak, coating, film, sheet
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| related words: |
bore, coat, cover, wrap |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
blanketed, blanketing, blankets |
| definition: |
to cover with a blanket or layer.
Blanket the garden with leaves for the winter.- synonyms:
- coat, cover
- similar words:
- carpet, cloak, conceal, envelop, hide
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| related words: |
coat, drape, fog, muffle |
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