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 traffic light traffic light /ˈtræfɪk laɪt/

noun

  1. () A visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections  ( stoplight [ N. American] , traffic signal , traffic light )
    a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections
     The traffic light turned red, and the cars came to a stop
    The traffic light turned red, and the cars came to a stop


 mantle mantle /ˈmæntəl/

noun

  1. () 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. (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
  6. Anything that covers  ( mantle , blanket )
    anything that covers
     There was a blanket of snow
    there was a blanket of snow
  7. 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

  1. Cover like a mantle  ( mantle )
    cover like a mantle
     The ivy mantles the building
    The ivy mantles the building
  2. Spread over a surface, like a mantle  ( mantle )
    spread over a surface, like a mantle

 Mantle

    noun

    1. United States baseball player (1931-1997)  ( Mantle , Mickey Charles Mantle , Mickey Mantle )
      United States baseball player (1931-1997)


     Pseudopleuronectes americanus Pseudopleuronectes americanus /ˌsjuːdoʊˈplʊərəˌnɛktiːz əˈmɛrɪkənəs/

    noun

    1. Important American food fish in the winter  ( blackback flounder , lemon sole , Pseudopleuronectes americanus , winter flounder )
      important American food fish in the winter
       The lemon sole was served with a side of steamed vegetables
      The lemon sole was served with a side of steamed vegetables


     gastritis gastritis /gæˈstraɪtəs/

    noun

    1. Inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating  ( gastritis )
      inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating
       Drinking too much coffee on an empty stomach can trigger gastritis symptoms.
      Drinking too much coffee on an empty stomach can trigger gastritis symptoms.