blanket
UK: ˈblaŋkɪt | US: ˈblæŋkɪt
n. a large piece of woven material used as a covering for warmth or comfort
n. a layer covering a surface (e.g., "a blanket of snow")
vt. to cover something completely (e.g., "The valley was blanketed in fog.")
The word "blanket" originated in Middle English from Old French blanquette, a diminutive of blanc (white). Initially, it referred to a white woolen cloth used for warmth. Over time, the meaning expanded to include any large covering, regardless of color, and later as a verb meaning "to cover completely." The logic traces back to the material's original appearance (white wool) and its functional purpose (covering).
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket during the cold night.
A thick blanket of snow covered the mountains.
The reporter’s questions blanketed the politician from all angles.
He pulled the blanket up to his chin and fell asleep.
Wildflowers blanketed the hillside in spring.