n.
1.silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs cocoon v.
1.retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment
2.wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection
Idiom of the Day
come out ahead
to improve one's situation
Although our new car was expensive, we came out ahead because it is very cheap to operate.