Blanket \Blan"ket\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Blanketed}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Blanketing}.]
1. To cover with a blanket.
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I'll . . . blanket my loins. --Shak.
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2. To toss in a blanket by way of punishment.
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We'll have our men blanket 'em i' the hall. --B.
Jonson.
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3. To take the wind out of the sails of (another vessel) by
sailing to windward of her.
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{Blanket cattle}. See {Belted cattle}, under {Belted}.
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