Canadian French Meaning of mantle
manteau
Other Canadian French words related to manteau
Nearest Words of mantle
Definitions and Meaning of mantle in English
mantle (n)
the cloak as a symbol of authority
United States baseball player (1931-1997)
the layer of the earth between the crust and the core
anything that covers
(zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
mantle (v)
spread over a surface, like a mantle
cover like a mantle
mantle (n.)
A loose garment to be worn over other garments; an enveloping robe; a cloak. Hence, figuratively, a covering or concealing envelope.
Same as Mantling.
The external fold, or folds, of the soft, exterior membrane of the body of a mollusk. It usually forms a cavity inclosing the gills. See Illusts. of Buccinum, and Byssus.
Any free, outer membrane.
The back of a bird together with the folded wings.
A mantel. See Mantel.
The outer wall and casing of a blast furnace, above the hearth.
A penstock for a water wheel.
mantle (v. t.)
To cover or envelop, as with a mantle; to cloak; to hide; to disguise.
mantle (v. i.)
To unfold and spread out the wings, like a mantle; -- said of hawks. Also used figuratively.
To spread out; -- said of wings.
To spread over the surface as a covering; to overspread; as, the scum mantled on the pool.
To gather, assume, or take on, a covering, as froth, scum, etc.
FAQs About the word mantle
manteau
the cloak as a symbol of authority, United States baseball player (1931-1997), the layer of the earth between the crust and the core, anything that covers, (zoo
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mantissa => mantisse, mantispidae => Mantispe, mantispid => Mantispidae, mantis shrimp => Crevette mante, mantis religioso => Mante religieuse,
