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cocoon

UK
/kəˈkuːn/
US
/kəˈkun/

Translations

cocoonnoun
cocoons
pl
UK
/kəˈkuːn/
US
/kəˈkun/
The caterpillar spins a cocoon to protect itself during metamorphosis.
Гусеница плетет кокон, чтобы защитить себя во время метаморфоза.
Synonyms
case
covering
shell
pod
enclosure
cocoonverb
cocooned
Past Simple
cocooned
Past Participle
cocooning
Gerund
UK
/kəˈkuːn/
US
/kəˈkun/
She likes to cocoon herself in a warm blanket during winter.
Она любит укутывать себя в теплое одеяло зимой.
The caterpillar will cocoon itself before becoming a butterfly.
Гусеница окутывает себя, прежде чем стать бабочкой.
Additional translations
кутать
Synonyms
envelop
protect
cover
shroud
wrap
cocoonadjective
UK
/kəˈkuːn/
US
/kəˈkun/
Used attributively to describe items or states that provide cocoon-like protection or snugness.

Definitions

cocoonnoun
A silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae.
The caterpillar spun a cocoon around itself to begin its transformation into a butterfly.
A protective covering or environment that isolates or shelters someone or something.
She felt safe and secure in the cocoon of her warm blanket on a cold winter night.
cocoonverb
To envelop or surround in a protective or comforting way.
She cocooned herself in a warm blanket on the cold winter night.
To retreat into a private or protected space, often to avoid stress or danger.
After a long week, he cocooned in his room to recharge.
cocoonadjective
Providing or characterized by enveloping warmth, protection, or snugness, like that of a cocoon.
She wrapped herself in a cocoon blanket for the night.
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