big blue blanket

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What does big blue blanket mean?

A system used in World War II for protecting American warships from Japanese kamikaze attacks, involving (among other things) the constant presence of the blue-painted Hellcat and Corsair aircraft over the fleet at all times.

How to pronounce big blue blanket

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “big blue blanket” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.