Mantle

['mænt(ə)l] or ['mæntl]

Definition

(noun.) (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell.

(noun.) the cloak as a symbol of authority; 'place the mantle of authority on younger shoulders'.

(noun.) the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.

(noun.) United States baseball player (1931-1997).

(verb.) cover like a mantle; 'The ivy mantles the building'.

(verb.) spread over a surface, like a mantle.

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Definition

(n.) A loose garment to be worn over other garments; an enveloping robe; a cloak. Hence, figuratively, a covering or concealing envelope.

(n.) Same as Mantling.

(n.) 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.

(n.) Any free, outer membrane.

(n.) The back of a bird together with the folded wings.

(n.) A mantel. See Mantel.

(n.) The outer wall and casing of a blast furnace, above the hearth.

(n.) A penstock for a water wheel.

(v. t.) To cover or envelop, as with a mantle; to cloak; to hide; to disguise.

(v. i.) To unfold and spread out the wings, like a mantle; -- said of hawks. Also used figuratively.

(v. i.) To spread out; -- said of wings.

(v. i.) To spread over the surface as a covering; to overspread; as, the scum mantled on the pool.

(v. i.) To gather, assume, or take on, a covering, as froth, scum, etc.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Cloak.[2]. Cover, covering.[3]. Mantel-piece, mantel-tree, mantel-shelf.

v. a. Cloak, overspread, cover.

v. n. [1]. Expand, spread, be expanded.[2]. Be suffused (said of blood rushing to the face).[3]. Effervesce, bubble, foam, sparkle, froth.

Checker: Roy

Definition

n. a covering: a cloak or loose outer garment: spirit: (zool.) the thin fleshy membrane lining a mollusc's shell: a conical wire-network covered with some highly refractory earth that becomes luminous under a flame.—v.t. to cover: to disguise.—v.i. to spread like a mantle: to revel: to joy: to froth: to rush to the face and impart a crimson glow as blood.—ns. Man′tlet Man′telet a small cloak for women: (fort.) a movable shield or screen to protect an attacking force or gunners while serving their guns; Man′tling cloth suitable for mantles: (her.) the representation of a mantle or the drapery of a coat-of-arms.

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