Blanket is a large piece of woven material used as a covering for warmth, especially on a bed.
The term "blanket" also refers to:
1. A thick layer of something that covers an area completely (e.g. a blanket of snow)
2. A general term that covers all cases or instances (e.g. a blanket policy)
3. In printing, the rubber surface on the cylinder of an offset press
4. In welding, a layer of flux or shielding gas