COCOON Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word cocoon. (close relations)
cocooned
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| cover | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • a natural object that covers or envelops • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations • a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) verb • provide with a covering or cause to be covered • form a cover over • span an interval of distance, space or time • provide for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • travel across or pass over • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism • hold within range of an aimed firearm • to take an action to protect against future problems • hide from view or knowledge • protect or defend (a position in a game) • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling • protect by insurance • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • invest with a large or excessive amount of something • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of • spread over a surface to conceal or protect • cover as if with a shroud • copulate with a female, used especially of horses • put something on top of something else • play a higher card than the one previously played • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game • sit on (eggs) • clothe, as if for protection from the elements | ||||||
| encase | verbv | |||||
verb • enclose in, or as if in, a case | ||||||
| envelope | nounn | |||||
noun • a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc. • any wrapper or covering • a curve that is tangent to each of a family of curves • a natural covering (as by a fluid) • the maximum operating capability of a system (especially an aircraft) • the bag containing the gas in a balloon | ||||||
| sheathe | verbv | |||||
verb • cover with a protective sheathing • enclose with a sheath • plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh | ||||||
| surround | verbv | |||||
noun • the area in which something exists or lives verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • envelop completely • surround so as to force to give up • surround with a wall in order to fortify | ||||||
| wrap | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person • a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla • the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped verb • arrange or fold as a cover or protection • arrange or coil around • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering • crash into so as to coil around | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For COCOON
Alternatives for COVER
- hide
- screen
- shroud
- camouflage
- cap
- clothe
- coat
- conceal
- enclose
- envelope
- mask
- protect
- shield
- spread
- veil
- wrap
- covering
- impregnate
- address
- back
- binding
- blanket
- breed
- brood
- compensate
- comprehend
- concealment
- continue
- covert
- cross
- deal
- embrace
- encompass
- enshroud
- extend
- handle
- hatch
- incubate
- insure
- masking
- overcompensate
- overlay
- plow
- report
- screening
- top
- track
- traverse
- treat
- underwrite