cocoon

• Seidige Hülle, die von den Larven vieler Insekten zum Schutz der Puppen gesponnen wird, sowie von Spinnen zum Schutz der Eier. Auch allgemein eine schützende Umhüllung.

A silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs.

1. Silky protective coveringB1formal

   A silky case spun by the larvae of many insects, such as moths and butterflies, to protect the pupa, and also by spiders to protect their eggs.

   Seidiger Schutzmantel

   • The caterpillar spun a cocoon around itself before transforming.
   • Spiders often create a cocoon to safeguard their eggs.
   • Inside the cocoon, the insect undergoes metamorphosis.

   Synonymechrysalis

2. Safe or protective environmentB2informal

   A place or situation that provides safety, comfort, or isolation from the outside world.

   Kokon

   • Her home was a warm cocoon away from the stress of work.
   • He lived in a cocoon of privilege, unaware of the struggles of others.
   • The small town felt like a cocoon, safe and familiar.

   Synonymebubblehavennestrefugeretreatsanctuaryshelterwomb

• Etwas oder jemanden fest umhüllen oder einschließen, wie in eine schützende Hülle, oder abschirmen, vor der Außenwelt bergen.

A verb meaning to wrap or enclose something or someone tightly, as if in a protective covering, or to isolate or shelter from the outside world.

1. Retreat for safetyB2informal

   To withdraw or isolate oneself from the outside world, often to feel safe or protected from stress or danger.

   Sich abkapseln

   • After the stressful week, she decided to cocoon at home with a good book.
   • He cocooned himself in his room to avoid the family argument.
   • Many people cocoon during the winter months, staying indoors and avoiding social events.

   Synonymecloisterensconcehole upinsulateisolatesecludesequestershut awaywithdraw

   Antonymeconfrontengageinteract

2. Wrap protectivelyB2formal

   To envelop or cover something or someone completely, as if in a protective shell.

   Einwickeln

   • The mother cocooned her baby in a warm blanket.
   • The fragile artifact was cocooned in layers of bubble wrap for shipping.
   • The caterpillar cocoons itself before transforming into a butterfly.

   Synonymebundle upencaseenfoldenvelopmufflesheatheswaddlewrap

   Antonymeexposerevealuncoverunveil