something that covers, envelops, or conceals: the mantle of darkness.
the portion of the earth, about 1800 mi. (2900 km) thick, between the crust and the core. Cf. (def. 10),(def. 6).
a single or paired outgrowth of the body wall that lines the inner surface of the valves of the shell in mollusks and brachiopods.
a chemically prepared, incombustible network hood for a gas jet, kerosene wick, etc., that, when the jet or wick is lighted, becomes incandescent and gives off a brilliant light.
the back, scapular, and inner wing plumage, esp. when of the same color and distinct from other plumage.
mantel.
a continuous beam set on a ring of columns and supporting the upper brickwork of a blast furnace in such a way that the brickwork of the hearth and bosh may be readily replaced.
—v.t.
to cover with or as if with a mantle; envelop; conceal.
—v.i.
to spread or cover a surface, as a blush over the face.
to flush; blush.
(of a hawk) to spread out one wing and then the other over the corresponding outstretched leg.
to be or become covered with a coating, as a liquid; foam: The champagne mantled in the glass.