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mantles

/ˈmæntəlz/

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noun

Kaminsims, Kaminverkleidung

The shelf above a fireplace which may be also a structural support for the masonry of the chimney.

Examples :

"The family photos and holiday decorations were displayed on the mantles of the two fireplaces in the living room. "

Die Familienfotos und Weihnachtsdekorationen wurden auf den Kaminsimsen der beiden Kamine im Wohnzimmer ausgestellt.

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Überwinden einer Kante

A maneuver to surmount a ledge, involving pushing down on the ledge to bring up the body. Also called a mantelshelf.

Examples :

"The rock climber practiced mantles on a low boulder to build upper body strength. "

Der Kletterer übte das Überwinden einer Kante an einem niedrigen Felsblock, um die Kraft des Oberkörpers zu stärken.

sport building action

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Umhang, Gewand

A piece of clothing somewhat like an open robe or cloak, especially that worn by Orthodox bishops. (Compare mantum.)

Examples :

"During the Orthodox Easter service, the bishop wore several elaborately embroidered mantles. "

Während des orthodoxen Ostergottesdienstes trug der Bischof mehrere aufwendig bestickte Gewänder.

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Macht, Schutz, Deckmantel

A figurative garment representing authority or status, capable of affording protection.

Examples :

"At the meeting, she finally assumed the mantle of leadership of the party."

Auf der Versammlung übernahm sie schließlich die Macht der Parteiführung.

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Decken, Hüllen, Umhänge

Anything that covers or conceals something else; a cloak.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "Snow mantles the fields in winter, making them look like soft, white blankets." "

Schnee bedeckt im Winter die Felder und lässt sie wie weiche, weiße Decken aussehen.

appearance wear

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Der Mantel

The body wall of a mollusc, from which the shell is secreted.

Examples :

"The snail's soft body is protected by a shell that is created by its mantles. "

Der weiche Körper der Schnecke wird durch eine Schale geschützt, die von ihrem Mantel gebildet wird.

animal anatomy biology organism part

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Rücken und zusammengefaltete Flügel (eines Vogels)

The back of a bird together with the folded wings.

Examples :

"The hawk perched on the branch, sunlight gleaming off the dark feathers of its mantles. "

Der Habicht saß auf dem Ast, das Sonnenlicht glänzte auf den dunklen Federn seines Rückens und der zusammengefalteten Flügel.

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Flammenhülle, Flammenmantel

The zone of hot gases around a flame.

Examples :

"The camping lantern's mantles glowed brightly, providing light for us to cook dinner. "

Die Flammenhüllen der Campinglaterne leuchteten hell und gaben uns Licht zum Abendessen.

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Glühstrumpf

A gauzy fabric impregnated with metal nitrates, used in some kinds of gas and oil lamps and lanterns, which forms a rigid but fragile mesh of metal oxides when heated during initial use and then produces white light from the heat of the flame below it. (So called because it is hung above the lamp's flame like a mantel.)

Examples :

"Camping with old lanterns, we carefully replaced the worn-out mantles to get bright light around the campsite. "

Beim Camping mit alten Laternen haben wir die abgenutzten Glühstrümpfe sorgfältig ausgetauscht, um helles Licht rund um den Campingplatz zu erhalten.

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Ofenmantel

The outer wall and casing of a blast furnace, above the hearth.

Examples :

"The workers reinforced the mantles of the blast furnace to prevent it from collapsing under the intense heat. "

Die Arbeiter verstärkten den Ofenmantel des Hochofens, um zu verhindern, dass er unter der intensiven Hitze einstürzt.

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Schacht

A penstock for a water wheel.

Examples :

"The old mill's water wheel relies on sturdy mantles to direct the water's flow with maximum force. "

Das Wasserrad der alten Mühle ist auf robuste Schächte angewiesen, um den Wasserfluss mit maximaler Kraft zu lenken.

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Hirnrinde

The cerebral cortex.

Examples :

"Understanding complex math problems requires strong mental effort from our cerebral mantles. "

Das Verständnis komplexer mathematischer Probleme erfordert starke geistige Anstrengung von unserer Hirnrinde.

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Erdmantel

The layer between the Earth's core and crust.

Examples :

"Scientists study the Earth's mantles to understand plate tectonics and volcanic activity. "

Wissenschaftler untersuchen den Erdmantel, um Plattentektonik und vulkanische Aktivität zu verstehen.

geology world nature

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Verhüllung, Umhüllung

Examples :

"Snow mantles the rooftops in winter. "

Schnee bedeckt im Winter die Dächer.