a loose, sleeveless cloak or cape.

something that covers, envelops, or conceals

the mantle of darkness.

Geology . the portion of the earth, about 1800 mi. (2900 km) thick, between the crust and the core. Compare core 1 ( def. 10 ) , crust ( def. 6 ) .

Zoology . a single or paired outgrowth of the body wall that lines the inner surface of the valves of the shell in mollusks and brachiopods.

a chemically prepared, incombustible network hood for a gas jet, kerosene wick, etc., that, when the jet or wick is lighted, becomes incandescent and gives off a brilliant light.

Ornithology . the back, scapular, and inner wing plumage, esp. when of the same color and distinct from other plumage.

mantel.

Metallurgy . a continuous beam set on a ring of columns and supporting the upper brickwork of a blast furnace in such a way that the brickwork of the hearth and bosh may be readily replaced.

to cover with or as if with a mantle; envelop; conceal.

to spread or cover a surface, as a blush over the face.

to flush; blush.

(of a hawk) to spread out one wing and then the other over the corresponding outstretched leg.

to be or become covered with a coating, as a liquid; foam

The champagne mantled in the glass.

verb

cloak , drape , robe , color , crimson , flush , glow , redden

noun

cape , capote , cloak , coat , cover , envelop , filament , glow , hood , mantel-piece , mantel-shelf , mantilla , pallium , robe , screen