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mantles

/ˈmæntəlz/

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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. "

architecture building property

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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. "

sport building action

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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. "

culture religion wear style

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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."

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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." "

appearance wear

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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. "

animal anatomy biology organism part

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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. "

animal bird part biology anatomy

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The zone of hot gases around a flame.

Examples :

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

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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. "

material utility technology energy physics science device

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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. "

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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. "

architecture utility technical device machine

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The cerebral cortex.

Examples :

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

anatomy organ body physiology medicine

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The layer between the Earth's core and crust.

Examples :

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

geology world nature

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noun

Examples :

"Snow mantles the rooftops in winter. "