blanket
Translation
blanket, layer, covering
Examples
It's cold, so I need a blanket.
It's cold, so I need a blanket.
A blanket of snow covered the ground.
A blanket of snow covered the ground.
Grammar Patterns
a ((blanket)) of ((sth.)) a layer of (sth.) A blanket of snow covered the ground.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cover, quilt, comforter; layer, coating
Etymology
From Old French 'blanchet', diminutive of 'blanc' (white), as early blankets were often undyed wool.
Memory Tips
Imagine a blank, white sheet covering everything, like a blanket of snow.