Definition of Blanket

1. Adjective. Broad in scope or content. "Granted him wide powers"


2. Verb. Cover as if with a blanket. "The wind storms blanket the area with dust and dirt"; "Snow blanketed the fields"
Generic synonyms: Cover

3. Noun. Bedding that keeps a person warm in bed. "He pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
Exact synonyms: Cover
Specialized synonyms: Afghan, Electric Blanket, Mackinaw, Mackinaw Blanket, Manta, Security Blanket
Generic synonyms: Bed Clothing, Bedclothes, Bedding
Derivative terms: Coverlet

4. Verb. Form a blanket-like cover (over). "Dust and dirt blanket the area"
Generic synonyms: Cover, Spread Over

5. Noun. Anything that covers. ; "There was a blanket of snow"
Exact synonyms: Mantle
Generic synonyms: Cover, Covering, Natural Covering
Derivative terms: Mantle, Mantle

6. Noun. A layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor.
Group relationships: Breeder Reactor
Generic synonyms: Bed, Layer

Definition of Blanket

1. n. A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually of wool, and having a nap, used in bed clothing; also, a similar fabric used as a robe; or any fabric used as a cover for a horse.

2. v. t. To cover with a blanket.

Definition of Blanket

1. Noun. A cloth, usually large, used for warmth while sleeping or resting. ¹

2. Noun. A layer of anything. ¹

3. Noun. A thick rubber mat used in the offset printing process to transfer ink from the plate to the paper being printed. ¹

4. Adjective. In general; covering or encompassing everything. ¹

5. Verb. (transitive) To cover with, or as if with, a blanket. ¹

6. Verb. (transitive) To traverse or complete thoroughly. ¹

7. Verb. To toss in a blanket by way of punishment. ¹

8. Verb. To take the wind out of the sails of (another vessel) by sailing to windward of her. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Blanket

1. to cover uniformly [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Blanket

1. A region surrounding a fusion reactor core within which the fusion neutrons (if any) are slowed down, heat is transferred to a primary coolant, and tritium is bred from lithium (if tritium is used as fuel). In hybrid applications, fertile materials (u-238 or Th-232) are located in the blanket for conversion into fissile fuels. (17 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Blanket

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blanket (current term)
blanket(a)
blanket-stitch
blanket flower
blanket insulation
blanket jam
blanket lien
blanket liens
blanket loan
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blanket parties
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blanket stitch
blanket suture
blanket term

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