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mantled definition and meaning

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.
imp. & p. p. of Mantle

Crossword clues for mantled

- Cloak
- Lament about covering of snow
- Loose cloak
- Loose sleeveless cloak
- Loose sleeveless cloak or cape
- middle layer in the earth's internal structure
- Sleeveless cloak
- Symbol of authority


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