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electric blanket
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electric blanket
n.
A blanket fitted with an electric heating element and a control for regulating its temperature.
electric blanket
Noun
a blanket fitted with an electric heating element, used to warm a bed
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.electric blanketelectric blanket - a blanket containing and electric heating element that can be controlled to the desired temperature by a rheostat
blanket, cover - bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
Translations
electric blanket n → manta eléctrica
electric blanket electric n → couverture chauffante
electric blanket electric n → Heizdecke f
electric blanket n → coperta elettrica


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