cocoon
蚕茧,茧子,茧,茧子的作用
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Definitions
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- : the silky envelope spun by the larvae of many kinds of insects, as silkworms, serving as a covering for the insect during its stage as a pupa.
- : any of various similar protective coverings in nature, as the silky case in which certain spiders enclose their eggs.
- : a protective covering, usually consisting of polyvinyl chloride, sprayed over machinery, large guns on board ships, etc., to provide an airtight seal and prevent rust during long periods of storage.
- : any encompassingly protective or hermetic wrapping or enclosure resembling a cocoon: a cocoon of gauze.
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- : to produce a cocoon.
- : to spend time at home rather than going out to socialize, especially when enjoying comforting, quiet leisure activities or entertainment: After a certain age you realize you’d rather skip the club and just cocoon with the hubby, watching a movie on the sofa.
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- : to wrap or enclose tightly, as if in a cocoon: The doctor cocooned the patient in blankets.
- : to provide with a protective, airtight covering by spraying with polyvinyl chloride or the like.
- : to envelop or surround protectively; insulate: a political leader cocooned by his staff and his bodyguards.
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Examples
He’s so invested in how to envelop theatergoers in a protective antiviral cocoon that he spent a fortune bringing to his 2,200-seat London Palladium devices from South Korea that emit antibacterial mist as ticket holders pass through them.
In the event of an accident, a 360-degree cocoon airbag deploys to completely encompass both the seat and its occupant for maximum protection.
In addition to the handy kangaroo pocket, a fabric flap folds over the sleeve opening to make little cocoons for your hands.
Their egg cases, or cocoons, are so small that they can easily hitch a ride on a hiker’s or gardener’s shoe, or can be transported in mulch, compost or shared plants.
Those cores are otherwise hard to study hidden in their thick, gassy cocoons.