mantle
mantle /ˈmæntəl/
noun
-
()
The cloak as a symbol of authority
(
mantle
)
the cloak as a symbol of authority
Place the mantle of authority on younger shoulders
place the mantle of authority on younger shoulders
-
A sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
(
mantle
, cape
)
a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
She wore a red cape that flowed behind her as she walked.
She wore a red cape that flowed behind her as she walked.
-
Hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
(
mantle
, pall
, drape
, curtain
, drapery
)
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
The curtains are drawn, blocking the sunlight
The curtains are drawn, blocking the sunlight
-
Shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
(
chimneypiece
, mantelpiece
, mantle
, mantel
, mantlepiece
)
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
The picture frame is placed on the mantelpiece
The picture frame is placed on the mantelpiece
-
(zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell
(
mantle
, pallium
)
(zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell
-
Anything that covers
(
mantle
, blanket
)
anything that covers
There was a blanket of snow
there was a blanket of snow
-
The layer of the earth between the crust and the core
(
mantle
)
the layer of the earth between the crust and the core
The mantle is the layer beneath the Earth's crust
The mantle is the layer beneath the Earth's crust
verb
-
Cover like a mantle
(
mantle
)
cover like a mantle
The ivy mantles the building
The ivy mantles the building
-
Spread over a surface, like a mantle
(
mantle
)
spread over a surface, like a mantle
noun
-
United States baseball player (1931-1997)
(
Mantle
, Mickey Charles Mantle
, Mickey Mantle
)
United States baseball player (1931-1997)