swaddle

/ˈswɒdəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to wrap (a baby or a person) in a blanket or cloth, typically in a way that restricts movement

“The new mother learned how to swaddle her baby to help it sleep.”

2. noun

a cloth or blanket wrapped around a baby or a person, typically to restrict movement

“The baby was placed in a swaddle to soothe it.”

Synonyms

  • bind
  • wrap

Antonyms

  • unfasten
  • unravel