mantle

A noun with multiple meanings: a symbol of authority, the layer of the Earth between the crust and core, a covering layer, a protective epidermal layer in mollusks, a shelf above a fireplace, a hanging cloth used as a blind, or a sleeveless garment like a short cloak.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: символ власти, слой Земли между корой и ядром, покровный слой, защитный эпидермальный слой у моллюсков, полка над камином, свисающая ткань, используемая как штора, или безрукавная одежда вроде короткого плаща.esSustantivo con varios significados: símbolo de poder, capa de la Tierra entre la corteza y el núcleo, capa que recubre algo, capa epidérmica protectora en moluscos, repisa sobre la chimenea, tela colgante usada como cortina, o prenda sin mangas parecida a una capa corta.frNom avec plusieurs sens : symbole de pouvoir, couche de la Terre entre la croûte et le noyau, couche de recouvrement, couche épidermique protectrice chez les mollusques, tablette au-dessus d'une cheminée, tissu suspendu servant de rideau, ou vêtement sans manches semblable à une courte cape.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein Symbol der Macht oder Autorität, die Erdschicht zwischen Kruste und Kern, eine bedeckende Schicht, der schützende Epidermisüberzug bei Weichtieren, ein Kaminsims, ein herabhängendes Stoffstück als Vorhang oder ein ärmelloses Kleidungsstück wie ein kurzer Umhang.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: símbolo de poder ou autoridade, camada da Terra entre a crosta e o núcleo, camada de cobertura, camada protetora do manto em moluscos, prateleira acima da lareira, tecido pendurado usado como cortina ou peça de roupa sem mangas semelhante a uma capa curta.zh多义词：可指象征权力或职位的斗篷/披风，无袖外套；也指覆盖物、覆盖层，如地幔（地球介于地壳与地核之间的层）、软体动物的外套膜，以及壁炉上方的搁板或悬挂的布幔。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: رمز للسلطة أو الحكم، وطبقة الأرض الواقعة بين القشرة واللب، وغطاء أو طبقة تغطي شيئًا، وطبقة واقية لدى الرخويات، ورف فوق مدفأة، ونسيج متدلٍّ يُستخدم كستارة، وثوب بلا أكمام يشبه عباءة قصيرة.

1. Symbolic cloak of authority B2 formal

   A cloak or garment that represents power, responsibility, or a particular role.

   • The new CEO took on the mantle of leadership with confidence.
   • She assumed the mantle of responsibility for the project.
   • The king passed the mantle of rule to his eldest son.

   ruСимволическая мантия властиesManto de autoridadfrmanteau de l'autoritédeSymbolischer Mantel der MachtptManto simbólico de autoridadezh象征权威的衣钵arالعباءة الرمزية للسلطة

   Synonyme: cloakrobe

2. Earth's geological layer B2 formal scientific

   The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core, composed of hot, dense rock.

   • The Earth's mantle is about 2,900 kilometers thick.
   • Volcanic eruptions originate from magma in the mantle.
   • Geologists study the mantle to understand plate tectonics.

   ruГеологический слой ЗемлиesManto terrestrefrmanteau terrestredeGeologische Schicht der ErdeptCamada geológica da Terrazh地球的地质层arطبقة الأرض الجيولوجية

3. Covering layer B2 formal

   Something that covers or envelops a surface or object.

   • A thick mantle of snow covered the landscape.
   • The forest floor was hidden under a mantle of fallen leaves.
   • The city was shrouded in a mantle of fog.

   ruПокрывающий слойescapa que cubrefrCouche de revêtementdeDeckschichtptCamada de coberturazh覆盖层arطبقة مغطية

   Synonyme: blanketcoatingcoveringcrustenvelopefilmlayersheetshroudveil

4. Protective body layer in mollusks C1 formal scientific

   A protective layer of tissue in mollusks and brachiopods that secretes the material for their shell.

   • The mollusk's mantle secretes calcium carbonate to form its shell.
   • Injuries to the mantle can affect shell growth in clams.
   • The mantle of a snail is visible when it extends from its shell.

   ruМантияesManto (en moluscos)frManteau (des mollusques)deMantelptMantozh外套膜arالعباءة

   Synonyme: pallium

5. Fireplace shelf B1 formal

   A shelf or ledge that projects from the wall above a fireplace.

   • She placed a vase of flowers on the mantle.
   • The clock on the mantle chimed loudly.
   • Family photos were arranged on the mantle.

   ruКаминная полкаesRepisa de chimeneafrtablette de cheminéedeKaminregalptPrateleira da chaminézh壁炉架arرف الموقد

   Synonyme: chimneypiecemantelmantelpiece

6. Window blind C1 formal british

   A hanging cloth or blind used to cover a window.

   • He pulled down the mantle to block the sunlight.
   • The old house had dusty mantles over every window.
   • She adjusted the mantle to let in a little light.

   ruШтораesCortina o paño para ventanafrRideau de fenêtredeVorhangptCortinazh窗帘arسِتارة النافذة

   Synonyme: blindcurtaindraperyhangingshade

7. Short sleeveless cloak B2 formal

   A sleeveless garment, similar to a cloak but shorter, worn over other clothes.

   • The knight wore a velvet mantle over his armor.
   • She draped a silk mantle over her shoulders.
   • In medieval times, a mantle was a common outer garment.

   ruКороткая накидка без рукавовesManto corto sin mangasfrMantelet (courte cape sans manches)deKurzer ärmelloser UmhangptCapa curta sem mangaszh短披风arعباءة قصيرة بلا أكمام

   Synonyme: capemantelet

• mantles plural form
• mantles' possessive plural form
• mantle's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to cover, envelop, or conceal something, as if with a cloak or mantle.

ruГлагол, означающий покрывать, окутывать или скрывать что-либо, как будто плащом или мантией.esVerbo que significa cubrir, envolver o ocultar algo como con un manto o capa.frVerbe signifiant couvrir, envelopper ou dissimuler quelque chose, comme avec un manteau ou une cape.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas zu bedecken, zu umhüllen oder zu verbergen, als ob mit einem Mantel oder Umhang.ptVerbo que significa cobrir, envolver ou ocultar algo, como se fosse com um manto ou capa.zh动词，指像用斗篷或披风一样覆盖、笼罩或遮掩某物。arفعل يعني تغطية شيء ما أو إحاطته أو إخفاءه كما لو بوشاح أو عباءة.

1. Spread over a surface C1 formal

   To spread over or cover a surface gradually, like a mantle being laid down.

   • The fog mantled the valley, hiding the houses from view.
   • Oil slick slowly mantled the water, creating a rainbow sheen.
   • The cream began to mantle the surface of the hot coffee.
   • Shadows mantled his face as the sun dipped below the horizon.

   ruПокрыватьesExtenderse sobre una superficiefrrecouvrir en nappedeBedeckenptCobrirzh覆盖arيغطي

   Synonyme: blanketcloakcoverenvelopoverlayoverspreadshroudsuffuseveil

   Antonyme: exposerevealuncover

2. Cover like a mantle C1 formal

   To envelop or conceal something completely, as if with a cloak or mantle.

   • Snow mantled the rooftops and streets, turning the town white.
   • A deep silence mantled the forest after the storm.
   • The old castle was mantled in ivy and moss.
   • Darkness mantled the land as the stars began to appear.

   ruОкутыватьesCubrir como un mantofrCouvrir comme d'un manteaudeEinhüllenptEnvolver como um mantozh覆盖arيُغَطِّي كَالمِعْطَف

   Synonyme: blanketcloakconcealcoverenvelopscreenshroudveilwrap

   Antonyme: exposerevealuncover

• mantled past participle
• mantled past simple
• mantling present participle
• mantles third person singular