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Meaning of
mantle
in English
mantle
us
//ˈmæntəl//
uk
//ˈmæn.təl//
#common
Plural
mantles
Past Tense
mantled
Participle Verb
mantling
Third Person Singular
mantles
Definitions
Noun
earth's
core
and
crust
layer
shelf
above
a
fireplace
;
chimney
support
cloak-like
garment
(
orthodox
bishops
)
The
bishop
wore
a
traditional
mantle
during
the
ceremony
.
symbolic
garment
of
authority
;
protection
The
queen's
mantle
of
power
was
evident
in
her
commanding
presence
.
a
covering
or
concealing
layer
;
cloak
The
hikers
wore
a
mantle
of
leaves
to
blend
in
with
the
forest
.
a
mollusc's
body
wall
(
shell
secretion
)
The
mantle
of
the
squid
is
used
to
produce
its
internal
shell
.
a
bird's
back
with
folded
wings
The
bird's
mantle
was
a
beautiful
shade
of
brown
.
the
Earth's
layer
between
core
and
crust
The
Earth's
mantle
is
composed
of
hot
,
viscous
rock
.
Verb
to
cover
or
conceal
something
;
disguise
The
spy
tried
to
mantle
her
true
identity
with
a
fake
accent
.
to
spread
or
flush
(
like
blood
in
the
face
)
The
embarrassment
began
to
mantle
her
cheeks
with
a
warm
glow
.
Compounds / Phrases
mantraps
lady's mantle
mantelpiece
lady's mantle herb
lady's mantle plant
