Swedish Meaning of mantle

mantel

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Definitions and Meaning of mantle in English

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

mantle (v)

spread over a surface, like a mantle

cover like a mantle

Webster

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.

Webster

mantle (v. t.)

To cover or envelop, as with a mantle; to cloak; to hide; to disguise.

Webster

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

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