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cocoon

A cocoon is a protective covering or a silky covering made by an insect to shelter themselves while they grow. (noun)

  1. An example of a cocoon is a waterproof covering over a boat.
  2. An example of a cocoon is the case where a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.

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To cocoon is to cover something to keep it safe. (verb)

An example of to cocoon is for a mother to hold a child tightly during a storm.

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