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- [blang-ki-ting]
- /ˈblæŋ kɪ tɪŋ/
- /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [blang-ki-ting]
- /ˈblæŋ kɪ tɪŋ/
Definitions of blanketing word
- noun blanketing a large, rectangular piece of soft fabric, often with bound edges, used especially for warmth as a bed covering. 1
- noun blanketing a similar piece of fabric used as a covering for a horse, dog, etc. 1
- noun blanketing the chief garment traditionally worn by some American Indians. 1
- noun blanketing any extended covering or layer: a blanket of snow. 1
- noun blanketing 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. 1
- noun blanketing a thick roll or strip of material for thermal insulation. 1
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Origin of blanketing
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; blanket + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Blanketing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blanketing popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
blanketing usage trend in Literature
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