See also: blanket (UK)
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Definition of throw blanket - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
home decorUS small blanket for decoration, warmth, or use on furnitureUS
- She draped the throw blanket over the sofa.
- A throw blanket was neatly folded at the foot of the bed.
- He bought a colorful throw blanket to brighten up the room.
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Images of throw blanket
small blanket for decoration, warmth, or use on furniture
Expressions with throw
discard or get rid of something unwanted
She decided to throw out the old clothes.
scatter objects in different directions
The children throw about their toys every afternoon.
drop something forcefully from one's hands
He decided to throw down the heavy bag.
remove or discard something
She threw off her wet coat.
discard everything completely
She throws it all away during the cleanup.
organize and host a social gathering
They decided to throw a party for her birthday.
toss a softball underhand
She can throw a softball accurately to the catcher.
hurl stones towards someone or something
The children throw stones at the old building.
assemble or produce something quickly and without much care
She had to throw together a meal before guests arrived.
vomit or eject stomach contents through the mouth
He felt sick and had to throw up.
very short distance away
The park is just a stone's throw from here.
very close or within a short distance
The park is just a stone's throw away from here.
hit someone with a fist
He tried to throw a punch during the fight.
show anger or frustration in an uncontrolled way
He will throw a tantrum if he loses.
discredit or spoil enthusiasm or excitement
He threw a wet blanket on their plans for a party.
discuss an idea informally
Before making a decision, we threw ideas around informally.
respond quickly and sharply to a comment
When accused of being late, she threw the criticism back at him.
do something despite risks without worrying about consequences
She decided to throw caution to the wind and invest all her savings.
discourage or dissuade someone from doing something
His father threw cold water on his plans to drop out of school.
make a bad situation worse by adding more trouble
Don't throw fuel on the fire by arguing more.
make a bad situation worse by increasing conflict or tension
His rude comment threw gas on the fire during the argument.
make a bad situation worse by adding more problems or anger
He threw gasoline on the fire by insulting her again.
remove him from a place or position
They decided to throw him off the team.
add something extra at no additional cost
They will throw in a free dessert.
Expressions with blanket
blanket providing comfort to a child
The toddler never sleeps without his security blanket.
comprehensive protection or inclusion
The new law provides blanket coverage for all employees.
general prohibition without exceptions
There is a blanket ban on the use of plastic bags in the city.
single rate applied to all items or cases
The company charges a blanket rate for all deliveries.
discredit or spoil enthusiasm or excitement
He threw a wet blanket on their plans for a party.
universal acceptance without conditions
The new policy got blanket approval from all departments.
thick layer of fog covering an area
The city was covered in a blanket of fog this morning.
thick layer of snow covering the ground
The town was covered in a blanket of snow after the storm.
generalization made without enough evidence
Saying all cats hate water is a blanket statement.
general label covering a range of concepts or items
'Smart device' is a blanket term for various connected gadgets.
cover a place completely
The snow blanketed the area overnight.
something giving reassurance or security
His savings acted as a comfort blanket during tough times.
small sausage wrapped in dough
She served pigs in a blanket at the party.
something providing reassurance or a sense of security
Her savings acted as a safety blanket during tough times.
someone who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm
He was a wet blanket at the party, always complaining about the noise.
close finish where a blanket could cover all
The horse race had a blanket finish.
rule applying to all cases without exceptions
The school implemented a blanket policy on mobile phone use.
habit or object used to cope with anxiety
Her old teddy bear became an insecurity blanket during stressful times.
blanket colored blue
She wrapped herself in a blue blanket.
blanket with an integrated electrical heating device
She turned on the electric blanket before going to bed.
located on top of a blanket
The cat is sleeping on the blanket.
blanket used for sitting during a picnic
We spread the picnic blanket under the oak tree.
lightweight blanket for wrapping newborns
The nurse wrapped the newborn in a receiving blanket.
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- French:plaid, ...
- German:Wohndecke, ...
- Italian:plaid, ...
- Spanish:manta decorativa, ...
- Portuguese:manta decorativa, ...
- Chinese:盖毯, ...
- Japanese:スローケット, ...
- Arabic:بِطَّانِيَّةٌ صَغِيرَة, ...
- Hebrew:שְׂמִיכַת נוֹי, ...
- Russian:плед, ...
- Ukrainian:плед, ...
- Hindi:छोटी कंबल, ...
- Bengali:থ্রো কম্বল, ...
- Catalan:manta decorativa, ...
- Czech:pléd, ...
- Danish:plaid, ...
- Dutch:plaid, ...
- Greek:ριχτάρι, ...
- Hungarian:pléd, ...
- Khmer:ភួយតុបតែងតូច, ...
- Korean:소형 담요, ...
- Persian:پتوی تزئینی, ...
- Polish:koc dekoracyjny, ...
- Portuguese (BR):manta, ...
- Romanian:pătură decorativă, ...
- Swedish:pläd, ...
- Thai:ผ้าห่มผืนเล็ก, ...
- Turkish:dekoratif battaniye, ...
- Vietnamese:chăn trang trí, ...
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