Insulate - English meaning

verb

Put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

The table had been covered with a checked tablecloth

noun

A thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

A seat cover

verb

To put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something

Usage examples:

Once the rice comes to a boil, turn down the flame and cover the pot., she covered the child with a…

noun

A bag of cloth stuffed with a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on.

Usage examples:

Comfortable chairs and sofas piled with cushions

verb

Soften the effect of an impact on.

Usage examples:

The bag cushions equipment from inevitable knocks

noun

A large, usually square bag filled with soft material, used as a movable part of a chair or sofa, for sitting on or resting your back against, or a similar but smaller bag used to make yourself more comfortable while sitting

Usage examples:

She sank back against the sofa cushions., the soft grass cushioned his fall (= made it hurt less).

verb

Enclose or cover in a case or close-fitting surround.

Usage examples:

Each was encased in a plastic shrink-wrap

verb

Surround or close off on all sides.

Usage examples:

The entire estate was enclosed with walls

verb

To surround

Usage examples:

The garden is enclosed by four walls., please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

verb

To include something inside a letter or parcel

Usage examples:

Apply in writing, enclosing a current cv, to the address below., please find enclosed an applicatio…

verb

Wrap up, cover, or surround completely.

Usage examples:

A figure enveloped in a black cloak

verb

To cover or surround something completely

Usage examples:

The entire area was enveloped in fog.

adjective

Able to resist great heat.

Usage examples:

A heavy heatproof casserole

verb

Fail to keep up with another or others in movement or development.

Usage examples:

They waited for tim who was lagging behind

noun

Another term for string (sense 6 of the verb).

verb

Enclose or cover (a boiler, pipes, etc.) with material that provides heat insulation.

Usage examples:

All pipes and tanks in the attic should be lagged

noun

The flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person.

Usage examples:

Come and sit on my lap

verb

Overtake (a competitor in a race) to become one or more laps ahead.

Usage examples:

She lapped all of her rivals in the 3,000 metres

noun

The action or sound of water washing gently against something.

Usage examples:

Listening to the comfortable lap of the waves against the shore

verb

Wrap or cover for warmth.

Usage examples:

Everyone was muffled up in coats and scarves

noun

A receptacle in a furnace or kiln in which things can be heated without contact with combustion products.

Usage examples:

A muffle furnace

verb

To make a sound quieter and less clear

Usage examples:

Ted and i looked at each other with open mouths and muffled our laughs in our sleeves., i could hea…

noun

A thick piece of soft material, typically used to protect or shape something, or to absorb liquid.

Usage examples:

A pad of cotton wool

verb

Fill or cover (something) with soft material in order to protect it or its contents, make it more comfortable, or give it a particular shape.

Usage examples:

The boxing gloves are padded with impact-resistant foam rubber

noun

The soft dull sound of steady steps.

Usage examples:

He heard the pad of feet

verb

Put (a weapon such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.

Usage examples:

I sheathed my dagger

verb

To put something, esp. a knife, in its cover

adjective

Preventing, or constructed of material that prevents, the passage of sound.

Usage examples:

A sheet of soundproof glass

verb

Make (a room or building) resistant to the passage of sound.

Usage examples:

The rehearsal room's well soundproofed

noun

A broad strip or area of something.

Usage examples:

Vast swathes of countryside

verb

Wrap in several layers of fabric.

Usage examples:

His hands were swathed in bandages

noun

A piece or strip of material in which something is wrapped.

Usage examples:

They wrapped the body inside a canvas swathe

verb

Cover or enclose in paper or soft material.

Usage examples:

The candles are wrapped in tissue paper

noun

A loose outer garment or piece of material.

Usage examples:

Beach wraps

verb

To cover something or someone with paper, cloth, or other material

Usage examples:

She wrapped the present and tied it with a ribbon., wrap the chicken in foil and cook it for two ho…