1. wrapped (a baby) snugly in cloth or blankets
Usage: past tense of swaddle
2. wrapped or covered completely
Usage: past tense of swaddle; figurative use

Examples

• The nurse swaddled the newborn in a soft blanket.
• She swaddled her baby tightly to help him sleep better.
• The ancient Egyptians swaddled their mummies in linen strips.
• The mountain peaks were swaddled in thick clouds.
• He swaddled himself in warm clothes before going outside.
• The mother carefully swaddled her infant after the bath.
• The village was swaddled in morning fog.