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  1. 1. a. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. A piece of rubber, felt, or woolen cloth, used in the tympan to make it soft and elastic. Source: opted
  3. 3. a. A streak or layer of blubber in whales. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To cover with a blanket. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. t. To toss in a blanket by way of punishment. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. t. To take the wind out of the sails of (another vessel) by sailing to windward of her. Source: opted
  7. 7. adj. broad in scope or content Source: wordnet
  8. 8. n. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. anything that covers Source: wordnet
  10. 10. n. a layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor Source: wordnet
  11. 11. v. cover as if with a blanket Source: wordnet
  12. 12. v. form a blanket-like cover (over) Source: wordnet

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