cocoon

IPA(Pronunciation)

Verb

transitive intransitive

(transitive) To envelop in a protective case. / (intransitive) To withdraw into such a case.

Japanese Meaning

（他動詞）保護の鞘で包むこと、または覆い隠すこと / （自動詞）自らを保護の鞘に引きこもらせること

They cocoon each seedling in a layer of fleece before the first frost to ensure it survives the cold.

彼らは初霜の前に、それぞれの苗をフリースの一層で包み、寒さから守る。

Sense（1）

(transitive) To envelop in a protective case.

Vern grabbed the throw draped over the back of the sofa and cocooned herself within it.

Sense（2）

(intransitive) To withdraw into such a case.

cocoons

（ present singular third-person ）

cocooning

（ participle present ）

cocooned

（ participle past ）

cocooned

（ past ）