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English noun: cocoon

1. cocoon (animal) silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs


Broader (hypernym)natural object


English verb: cocoon

1. cocoon (motion) retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment


SamplesFamilies cocoon around the T.V. set most evenings.
She loves to stay at home and cocoon.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)retreat

2. cocoon (contact) wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)enclose, enfold, envelop, enwrap, wrap









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