cocoon

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

ruШелковистая оболочка, сплетенная личинками многих насекомых для защиты куколок, а также пауками для защиты яиц.esCubierta protectora de seda que tejen las larvas de muchos insectos para resguardar sus pupas, o las arañas para proteger sus huevos. También se usa por extensión para cualquier envoltura o refugio que aísla o protege.frEnveloppe soyeuse tissée par les larves de nombreux insectes pour protéger la chrysalide, ainsi que par certaines araignées pour protéger leurs œufs.deSeidige 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.ptInvólucro sedoso tecido por larvas de muitos insetos para proteger a pupa durante a metamorfose; estrutura semelhante feita por aranhas para proteger os ovos. Também pode designar qualquer envoltório ou proteção que isola algo ou alguém.zh许多昆虫的幼虫吐丝结成以保护蛹的壳，也指蜘蛛为保护卵而织的丝质囊状物。arغلاف حريري تنسجه يرقات كثير من الحشرات لحماية العذارى، وتنسجه بعض العناكب لحماية البيض. ويُستعار للدلالة على ما يحيط بالإنسان ويعزله أو يحميه.

1. Silky protective covering B1 formal

   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.

   • 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.

   ruШелковистое защитное покрытиеesCapullo protector sedosofrCocon protecteur en soiedeSeidiger SchutzmantelptCobertura protetora sedosazh丝质保护性覆盖物arغلاف حريري واقٍ

   Synonymes: chrysalis

2. Safe or protective environment B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruКоконesCapullo protectorfrcocon protecteurdeKokonptCasulozh保护壳arشرنقة واقية

   Synonymes: bubblehavennestrefugeretreatsanctuaryshelterwomb

• cocoons plural form
• cocoons' possessive plural form
• cocoon's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, означающий плотно обернуть или заключить что-то или кого-то, как в защитную оболочку, или изолировать, укрыть от внешнего мира.esVerbo que significa envolver o encerrar algo o a alguien firmemente, como en una cubierta protectora, o aislarlo, resguardarlo del mundo exterior.frVerbe signifiant envelopper ou enfermer étroitement quelque chose ou quelqu'un comme dans une enveloppe protectrice, ou isoler, abriter du monde extérieur.deEtwas oder jemanden fest umhüllen oder einschließen, wie in eine schützende Hülle, oder abschirmen, vor der Außenwelt bergen.ptVerbo que significa envolver ou cobrir algo ou alguém completamente, como numa proteção, ou isolar e abrigar do mundo exterior.zh动词，指像茧一样紧紧地包裹或包围某人或某物，使其受到保护；也指将人隔离、保护起来，使其与外界隔绝。arفعل يعني لفّ شيء أو شخص بإحكام أو إحاطته كأنه في غلاف واقٍ، أو عزله وحجبه عن العالم الخارجي.

1. Retreat for safety B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruУединитьсяesAislarse para sentirse segurofrSe retirer pour se protégerdeSich abkapselnptIsolar-sezh自我封闭arالانعزال

   Synonymes: cloisterensconcehole upinsulateisolatesecludesequestershut awaywithdraw

   Antonymes: confrontengageinteract

2. Wrap protectively B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУкутыватьesEnvolver protectoramentefrEnvelopper, emmitouflerdeEinwickelnptEnvolver protetoramentezh包裹arيُغلِّف بشكل واقٍ

   Synonymes: bundle upencaseenfoldenvelopmufflesheatheswaddlewrap

   Antonymes: exposerevealuncoverunveil

• cocooned past participle
• cocooned past simple
• cocooning present participle
• cocoons third person singular