a heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually of wool, and having a nap, used in bed clothing; also, a similar fabric used as a robe; or any fabric used as a cover for a horse.-a piece of rubber, felt, or woolen cloth, used in the tympan to make it soft and elastic.-a streak or layer of blubber in whales.-to cover with a blanket.-to toss in a blanket by way of punishment.-to take the wind out of the sails of (another vessel) by sailing to windward of her.