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Definition of Blanket
1. Adjective. Broad in scope or content. "Granted him wide powers"
Similar to: Comprehensive
Derivative terms: Extensiveness, Wideness
2. Verb. Cover as if with a blanket. "The wind storms blanket the area with dust and dirt"; "Snow blanketed the fields"
3. Noun. Bedding that keeps a person warm in bed. "He pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
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"
5. Noun. Anything that covers. ; "There was a blanket of snow"
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.
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
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