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blanket

noun

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Meaning

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A piece of soft cloth used for warmth, especially on a bed, or as a covering.

Example Sentence

She wrapped the soft, warm blanket around herself to ward off the evening chill.

Usage Note

Used for warmth on beds, as a decorative throw on furniture, or metaphorically to describe something that covers or includes a wide range of items or topics, like 'blanket insurance'.

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