a. - A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually of wool, and having a nap, used in bed clothing; also, a similar fabric used as a robe; or any fabric used as a cover for a horse.
a. - A piece of rubber, felt, or woolen cloth, used in the tympan to make it soft and elastic.
a. - A streak or layer of blubber in whales.
v. t. - To cover with a blanket.
v. t. - To toss in a blanket by way of punishment.
v. t. - To take the wind out of the sails of (another vessel) by sailing to windward of her.