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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.