cocoons (Meaning)
cocoons
a protective covering placed or sprayed over military or naval equipment in storage, any of various other protective coverings produced by animals, a covering suggesting a cocoon, an envelope often largely of silk which an insect larva forms about itself and in which it passes the pupa stage, something suggesting a cocoon especially in providing protection or in producing isolation, an envelope usually of silk which the larva of some insects (as moths) forms about itself and in which it passes the pupa stage compare chrysalis, to wrap or envelop in or as if in a cocoon
Synonyms & Antonyms of cocoons
cocoons Sentence Examples
- The caterpillars hung upside down in their silken cocoons, awaiting metamorphosis.
- The moths emerged from their cocoons with vibrant wings, ready to take flight.
- The delicate strands of the cocoon protected the developing insect within.
- The silkworm cocoons yielded valuable threads for weaving into luxurious fabrics.
- In the secluded recesses of the forest, a web spun with cocoons swayed gently in the breeze.
- The cocoon served as a sanctuary, shielding the insect from predators and environmental hazards.
- The slippery surface of the cocoon prevented predators from reaching the vulnerable pupa inside.
- Some cocoons had intricate patterns woven into them, reflecting the artistry of the insect creators.
- The metamorphosis within the cocoons was a testament to the incredible transformative power of nature.
- The cocoons symbolized the promise of new beginnings and the beauty that can emerge from darkness.
FAQs About the word cocoons
a protective covering placed or sprayed over military or naval equipment in storage, any of various other protective coverings produced by animals, a covering s
sheaths, coverings, pods, casings, shells, packages, coatings, cases, wrappers, encasements
exposes,strips,bares, denudes,
The caterpillars hung upside down in their silken cocoons, awaiting metamorphosis.
The moths emerged from their cocoons with vibrant wings, ready to take flight.
The delicate strands of the cocoon protected the developing insect within.
The silkworm cocoons yielded valuable threads for weaving into luxurious fabrics.
