fire blanket
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But, confronted by it and asked in particular about Epstein's friendship with the former British Ambassador to the United States Lord Mandelson, he instantly smothered it as if with a fire blanket.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2025
Along with spraying fire retardant on trees and brush to stop an advancing fire, the company offers “a double layer of protection by wrapping a structure with our fire blanket system.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025
It offers an added layer of protection - "like a fire blanket" - says one doctor.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2021
McGee defended LaMarcus Aldridge, and he smothered San Antonio’s most talented offensive player like a fire blanket.
From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2018
Second, you can try smothering the phone with a fire blanket.
From Time ● Oct. 7, 2016
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