a large, rectangular piece of soft fabric, often with bound edges, used esp. for warmth as a bed covering.

a similar piece of fabric used as a covering for a horse, dog, etc.

the chief garment traditionally worn by some American Indians.

any extended covering or layer

a blanket of snow.

Printing .

(in a press for offset printing) the rubber-covered cylinder to which an inked impression is transferred from the plate for transfer directly to the paper.

(in a press for letterpress printing) the resilient covering on the cylinder against which the paper is pressed in printing.

a thick roll or strip of material for thermal insulation.

to cover with or as with a blanket

wild flowers blanketing the hillside.

to obscure or obstruct; interfere with; overpower (usually fol. by out )

An electrical storm blanketed out the radio program.

to toss (someone) in a blanket, as in fraternity hazing.

Nautical . (of a vessel) to take wind from the sails of (another vessel) by passing closely to windward.

covering or intended to cover a large group or class of things, conditions, situations, etc.

a blanket proposal; a blanket indictment.

born on the wrong side of the blanket

born out of wedlock.

adjective

incomplete , uncomprehensive

verb

lay bare , uncover

adjective

absolute , across-the-board , all-inclusive , overall , powerful , sweeping , unconditional , wide-ranging

noun

afghan , carpet , cloak , coat , coating , comforter , covering , coverlet , envelope , film , fleece , layer , mat , puff , quilt , rug , sheath , sheet , throw , wrapper

verb

bury , cloak , cloud , coat , conceal , crown , eclipse , envelop , hide , mask , obscure , overcast , overlay , overspread , suppress , surround , cap , spread , afghan , comforter , cover , coverlet , film , layer , poncho , quilt , serape , sheet , stroud , sweeping , throw , wrap