Blanket meaning in English
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Definition
a blanket: a cover, a piece of material that keeps (a person) warm (usually on a bed)
an electric blanket an electric bed cover to keep warm
Examples
- "Fertility Blanket is the sensational new perfume from Loco Flannel."
- "I can bring a blanket."
- "I have a blanket if you want under my desk."
- "Some people sit on a blanket"
- "I love blankets!"
- "I've switched off the central heating to save a bit of cash, so it's a bit chilly, but I've got plenty of blankets, and a cup of Irish coffee will warm you right up."
- "I suggest you bring some sandwiches and perhaps a blanket and pillow, if you plan on sleeping or eating on the plane."
Exercise 1
From the list below, select the term(s) which share a similar meaning with perfume.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select the term(s) which share a similar meaning with perfume.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
"Scent" is a good choice here. A "scent" can either be a "pleasant smell" or a "perfume". Note that the term "scent" is pronounced exactly the same as the past form of the verb "to send": "sent".
The term "blanket" does not share a similar meaning with "perfume". A "blanket" is a "cover", often made from wool, which we use to keep warm. Example: "I'm cold! Can you put an extra blanket on the bed please?".
The term "fragrance" shares a very similar meaning with perfume. Example: "My favourite fragrance is Tiger Lily. It smells like flowers.".
This is not a good choice here. If something "has flair", then it is full of style or creativity. Here's another example: "Charles dances with amazing flair: he's so passionate and talented!".
Exercise 2
Picnic problems! Fill in the blanks with terms used in the text.
A "" is a tool for removing corks from wine bottles. A "" (2 words) is a tool for removing caps from beer bottles.
A "" is what you sit on to stop your bottom from getting wet or dirty.
A "" (2 words) is a disposable container used to drink liquids.
"" describes utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons used to eat food.
A "" is a tool for removing corks from wine bottles. A "" (2 words) is a tool for removing caps from beer bottles.
A "" is what you sit on to stop your bottom from getting wet or dirty.
A "" (2 words) is a disposable container used to drink liquids.
"" describes utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons used to eat food.
Picnic problems! Fill in the blanks with terms used in the text.
A "corkscrew 1" is a tool for removing corks from wine bottles. A "bottle opener 2" (2 words) is a tool for removing caps from beer bottles.
A "blanket 3" is what you sit on to stop your bottom from getting wet or dirty.
A "plastic cup 4" (2 words) is a disposable container used to drink liquids.
"Cutlery 5" describes utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons used to eat food.
A "corkscrew 1" is a tool for removing corks from wine bottles. A "bottle opener 2" (2 words) is a tool for removing caps from beer bottles.
A "blanket 3" is what you sit on to stop your bottom from getting wet or dirty.
A "plastic cup 4" (2 words) is a disposable container used to drink liquids.
"Cutlery 5" describes utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons used to eat food.
1 corkscrew: A "corkscrew" is a tool for removing corks from wine bottles. It usually has a metallic helix that is inserted (or "screwed") into the cork of a bottle, and is then pulled to remove the cork. It has a different shape to a "bottle opener" which uses a lever action to remove (or "prise") a cap from a bottle.
2 bottle opener: A "bottle opener" is a tool that removes metallic caps from bottles. It has a different shape to a "corkscrew" which has a helix-shaped screw to pull a cork from a bottle. A Swiss army knife will usually have both a corkscrew and a bottle opener attached to it, and enough tools on it to make someone like Macgyver very happy.
3 blanket: A "blanket" is a (usually decorative) thick piece of fabric. It is usually made from wool or cotton. Brian has brought a blanket with him to the picnic so that he can sit on it and not get his clothes dirty.
4 plastic cup: A "plastic cup" is a disposable object or container made of plastic and used to drink liquids. "Plastic cups" are useful for picnics since "glasses" are easily breakable and heavy.
5 Cutlery: "Cutlery" describes tools or utensils (such as forks, knives and spoons) that are used to eat food. Often "plastic cutlery" is used in picnics since it is light and easily disposable.
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