Meaning Of Mantle

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.