mantelet

• Substantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: eine historische bewegliche Schutzvorrichtung aus Metall oder Holz gegen Geschosse im Krieg sowie ein kurzer Umhang oder Mantel, den Frauen trugen.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a portable bulletproof shelter used historically in warfare, and a short cape worn by women as a garment.

1. Portable protective shieldC2formal

   A portable, bulletproof shelter or screen used by soldiers for protection during sieges or assaults.

   Tragbarer Schutzschild

   • The soldiers advanced behind a mantelet to shield themselves from enemy fire.
   • During the siege, a mantelet was used to protect the engineers repairing the wall.
   • He carried a heavy mantelet made of reinforced steel across the battlefield.

   Synonymemantletpavisescreenshield

2. Short women's capeC2formal

   A short, decorative cape or cloak worn by women, often as a fashion accessory.

   Kurzer Damenumhang

   • She wore an elegant mantelet over her evening gown.
   • The fashion of the 19th century included a lace mantelet for formal occasions.
   • Her mantelet was embroidered with silk threads and pearls.

   Synonymecapemantletippet