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I still have my Levi's jacket that I bought on the Portobello Road when I was 14, and it's like part of me, you know, it's got oils in it, and it's my comfort, security blanket or something.
Liberty Ross

Meaning of "security blanket" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SECURITY BLANKET

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SECURITY BLANKET

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Security blanket is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SECURITY BLANKET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Comfort object

A comfort object, transitional object, or security blanket is an item used to provide psychological comfort, especially in unusual or unique situations, or at bedtime for small children. Among toddlers, comfort objects may take the form of a blanket, a stuffed animal, or a favorite toy, and may be referred to by English-speaking toddlers as blankey and lovey.

Definition of security blanket in the English dictionary

The first definition of security blanket in the dictionary is a policy of temporary secrecy by police or those in charge of security, in order to protect a person, place, etc, threatened with danger, from further risk. Other definition of security blanket is a baby's blanket, soft toy, etc, to which a baby or young child becomes very attached, using it as a comforter. Security blanket is also anything used or thought of as providing reassurance.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SECURITY BLANKET

security
security agreement
security camera
security check
security clearance
Security Council
security firm
security forces
security guard
security leak
security measure
security of tenure
security officer
security police
security risk
security threat
security van
security vetting
security video
security zone

WORDS THAT END LIKE SECURITY BLANKET

banket
blanket
born on the wrong side of the blanket
comfort blanket
electric blanket
fire blanket
Hudson´s Bay blanket
junket
offset blanket
overblanket
Plunket
space blanket
sunket
thermal blanket
trinket
underblanket
wet blanket

Synonyms and antonyms of security blanket in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «security blanket» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SECURITY BLANKET

Find out the translation of security blanket to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of security blanket from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «security blanket» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

安全毯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

manta de seguridad
570 millions of speakers

English

security blanket
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सुरक्षा कंबल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غطاء أمنيا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

безопасности одеяло
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cobertor de segurança
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিরাপত্তা কম্বল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

couverture de sécurité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Selimut keselamatan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sicherheitsnetz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

お守り毛布
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

보안 담요
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kemul keamanan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chăn an ninh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாதுகாப்பு போர்வை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सुरक्षा आच्छादन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

güvenlik battaniyesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

coperta di sicurezza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

koc bezpieczeństwa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

безпеки ковдру
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pătură de securitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κουβέρτα ασφαλείας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sekuriteit kombers
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

snuttefilt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sutteklut
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of security blanket

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SECURITY BLANKET»

The term «security blanket» is regularly used and occupies the 103.353 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SECURITY BLANKET» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «security blanket» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «security blanket» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about security blanket

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5 QUOTES WITH «SECURITY BLANKET»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word security blanket.
1
Mayer Hawthorne
I DJ all the time, as much as I possibly can. I'll never stop. That's my security blanket, that's what I'm good at. I still consider myself a better DJ than a singer. I can DJ in my sleep.
2
Lia Ices
I think sitting behind a keyboard can be a security blanket.
3
Jon Landau
Often, equipment can as easily function as a security blanket for musicians unwilling or unable to risk anything personal in the studio. Whether one catches the feeling on a record is a subjective matter. How can you be sure? The machinery can hold out the promise of at least mechanical perfection.
4
Marge Piercy
Long hair is considered bohemian, which may be why I grew it, but I keep it long because I love the way it feels, part cloak, part fan, part mane, part security blanket.
5
Liberty Ross
I still have my Levi's jacket that I bought on the Portobello Road when I was 14, and it's like part of me, you know, it's got oils in it, and it's my comfort, security blanket or something.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SECURITY BLANKET»

Discover the use of security blanket in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to security blanket and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Suicide by Security Blanket, and Other Stories from the ...
"This is a book of Suicide by Security Blanket, and Other Stories from the Child Psychiatry Emergency Service - What Happens to Children with Acute Mental Illness"--Provided by publisher.
Laura M. Prager, Abigail L. Donovan, 2012
2
Security Blanket (Mills & Boon Intrigue)
Delores Fossen P. I. Lucky had tracked down Marin, a woman he was certain knew key information about her missing criminal brother.
Delores Fossen, 2014
3
Cheeky's Security Blanket
This is what makes a puppy feel happy and secure! But Lindsay teaches Cheeky that some things are more important! Can you guess what they are? This is a real story about a real puppy and her very loving owner!
Lindsay N. Lewchuk, 2010
4
The Only Security Blanket You'll Ever Need
Explains how to identify the artificial emotional defenses each of us sets up and develop a stronger, more natural sense of security and confidence
Sydney Langer, Julie Rubin, 1981
5
Security Blanket: Et Al's Literary Collection of Poems and ...
She hopes you find this book to be inspirational as well as comforting and a source of great joy and peace. Darlene hopes that the Good Lord will continuously bless you in your lives.
Darlene Crowell, 2013
6
What Faith Is Not
Perhaps by pairing religion and a reliance on a security blanket in one character, Charles Schulz wanted to get religious people to ask questions about allowing faith to become a kind of security blanket. Perhaps he wanted to help us see that  ...
Mitch Finley, 2001
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Humpty Dumpty Security Blanket
For over 80 years, The Real Mother Goose has been delighting millions of children. Parents who loved this book during childhood are now sharing it with their children, with over 5 million copies sold in the United States.
Scholastic, Inc. Staff, 2003
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Articles on Bedding, Including: Quilt, Patchwork Quilt, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Hephaestus Books, 2011
9
Articles on Blankets, Including: Quilt, Patchwork Quilt, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Hephaestus Books, 2011
10
Articles on Beds, Including: Quilt, Patchwork Quilt, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Hephaestus Books, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SECURITY BLANKET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term security blanket is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The disappearing multitrillion-dollar security blanket
According to last year's Social Security trustees report, the program's trust fund would end 2014 with a stunning balance of $2.784 trillion. Unfortunately, the ... «Chron.com, Jul 15»
2
RK Nagar Comes Under Security Blanket Ahead of Bypoll
CHENNAI: RK Nagar assembly constituency which is going to vote for the byelection on Saturday has been brought under the thick security blanket. As many as ... «The New Indian Express, Jun 15»
3
Insurance: Security blanket
In order to provide a social security for all, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched three such schemes last week, including an insurance cover for less than Rs ... «Financial Express, May 15»
4
Canada is North America's Great Oil Security Blanket
U.S. energy policy must realize Canadian oil for what it is: North America's great oil security blanket. Canadian oil is also “ethical oil” since Canada is a ... «Forbes, May 15»
5
Authorities plan security blanket at DU, Ramna
A security blanket is being thrown around Ramna Park, Dhaka University campus, and Rabindra Sarobar to ensure foolproof security for people celebrating ... «The Daily Star, Apr 15»
6
Security blanket for Obama - United States, Jamaican law …
A massive security blanket coordinated by local and American law-enforcement officials will cover United States President Barack Obama during his visit to the ... «Jamaica Gleaner, Mar 15»
7
Lynas needs a new security blanket
Amanda Lacaze accepts with an easy chuckle the idea that she might be leading Australia's toughest turnaround task. A specialist in the art of commercial ... «The Australian Financial Review, Mar 15»
8
In defence of the security blanket
Last week my friend came over to watch the boys, and I told her that if Baby N started crying, just to give him his “blankie” and his soother and he'd be good to go ... «Canada.com, Feb 15»
9
Modi's Bangalore visit for air show to put city under security blanket
A massive security blanket will be thrown over Bangalore on February 18 on account of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the city to inaugurate Aero India ... «The Indian Express, Feb 15»
10
Security blanket in city for Games
As many as 1,200 police personnel from the city limit and two companies of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) will be deployed ... «The Hindu, Jan 15»

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