They spin a cocoon around themselves.

Meaning: Caterpillars make a covering around themselves by turning around quickly.

Choice of Words: Spin means to turn around quickly. Cocoon is a covering that a caterpillar makes around itself before it changes into a butterfly or moth.

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They wrap themselves in a silken blanket.

Meaning: This means that they are covering themselves in a soft and smooth material, like a blanket.

Choice of Words: Wrap means to cover something by winding something around it. Themselves means the people or things that are doing the action. Silken means made of silk, which is a soft and smooth material. Blanket is a piece of cloth that is used to keep someone warm.

They create a cozy nest for themselves.

Meaning: This means that they are making a warm and comfortable place for themselves to stay.

Choice of Words: Create means to make something new. Cozy means warm and comfortable. Nest is a place where birds or other animals lay their eggs and raise their young. Themselves means the people or things that are doing the action.

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