cocoon

Noun
  1. Silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs (synset 102315396)
    is a type of: natural object - an object occurring naturally; not made by man
Verb
  1. Retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment (synset 202096947)
    "Families cocoon around the T.V. set most evenings"; "She loves to stay at home and cocoon"
    is a type of: retreat - move away, as for privacy
  2. Wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection (synset 201584782)
    is a type of: enclose, enfold, envelop, enwrap, wrap - enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

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