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man·tle
 mantle
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- pronunciation:
- maen
t
 l
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a full, sleeveless cloak.
- synonyms:
- cape, cloak, cope
- similar words:
- burnoose, mantilla, pelisse, robe, shawl, tunic
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| definition 2: |
something that covers or conceals like a cloak.
the mantle of night- synonyms:
- cloak, cover, shroud, veil
- similar words:
- blanket, clothing, curtain, disguise, envelope, mask, sheath
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| definition 3: |
variant of mantel.
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| definition 4: |
the layer of the earth that lies between the crust and the core.
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| definition 5: |
a nonflammable network of threads over a gas jet or kerosene wick that gives off a bright light when hot.
- synonyms:
- burner, wick
- similar words:
- filament
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| related words: |
cape, cloud, mantel, wrap |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
mantles, mantling, mantled |
| definition: |
to cover, envelop, or conceal with, or as though with, a cloak.
- synonyms:
- blanket, cloak, cover, enshroud, envelop, veil
- similar words:
- clothe, curtain, drape, encircle, enfold, enwrap, occult, wrap
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| related words: |
fog, screen |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to spread or become covered, as if with a cloak.
- synonyms:
- cloak with, cover with, envelop with
- similar words:
- drape
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| definition 2: |
to be suffused with color; blush or flush.
- synonyms:
- blush, color, flush, redden
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| definition 3: |
to be coated, as the surface of a liquid with foam or scum.
- synonyms:
- foam
- similar words:
- bubble, effervesce, fizz, sparkle
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| related words: |
glow |
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The words mantle and mantel sound alike but have different meanings.
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