mantle


Definition: Meaning of, mantle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmant(ə)l /

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mantle mantles
  1. take on/assume/wear the mantle of something formal to accept or have an important duty or job
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  2. a mantle of snow/darkness etc literary something such as snow or darkness that covers a surface or area
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  3. [countable] a loose piece of outer clothing without sleeves, worn especially in former times
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  4. [countable] a cover that is put over the flame of a gas or oil lamp to make it shine more brightly
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  5. [singular] technical the part of the Earth around the central CORE
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
mantle mantled mantled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
mantling mantles
[transitive]
  1. literary to cover the surface of something
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Mantle


Definition: Meaning of, Mantle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmæntl /

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  1. 1931-1997 united States baseball player
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