mantelet

• Существительное с двумя различными значениями: переносное пуленепробиваемое укрытие, использовавшееся исторически в военных действиях, и короткая накидка, которую женщины носили как предмет одежды.

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.

   Переносной защитный щит

   • 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.

   Synonymsmantletpavisescreenshield

2. Short women's capeC2formal

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

   Короткая женская накидка

   • 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.

   Synonymscapemantletippet