A covering of a specified sort
“It had snowed for the last few days, and the woods were buried in a perfect untouched mantle of thick fresh snow.”
A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl
“The lower part of her mantle cascades in regular folds, but the hem represents a noticeable display of wind blown drapery.”
An important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another
“Now that Bob Hope is no longer available to make surprise walk-ons, I think the mantle should be passed on to Stan.”
An outer layer or covering
A flat length of wood or rigid material forming part of a piece of furniture
A high cover providing shelter
Something that encloses another thing, especially to protect it
Something that is one's duty or responsibility
A beam of wood over the opening of an open fireplace, from which items were hung
To cloak or envelop (under a covering)
“However, sediment drifts mantle the western margins, and slope fans locally encroach onto the rise of the eastern margin.”
To cover or enclose in cloth or soft material
To apply or provide with a layer or covering of something
To appear or turn red or pink in color
To spread or pervade throughout
To dress in (especially fine) clothes
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