mantle

noun
UK: /ˈmæntl/
US: /ˈmæntl/

  1. A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl.

    1. She wore a mantle to keep warm.
    2. The queen received visitors, a heavy mantle draped over her shoulders.

  2. An important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another.

    1. He took up the mantle of leadership.
    2. After the founder retired, his son assumed the mantle of CEO.

  3. The layer of the earth between the crust and the core.

    1. Volcanoes originate from the Earth's mantle.
    2. Scientists study seismic waves to understand the composition of the mantle.

Synonyms

cloak cover burden shawl envelop cape responsibility
mantle verb

  1. To cover something, like a cloak.

    1. Snow mantled the hills.
    2. Fog mantled the town, creating an eerie atmosphere.

  2. To assume a role or responsibility.

    1. He mantled the role of team captain.
    2. She mantled the duties of her predecessor with enthusiasm.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mantle" in English means: A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl., An important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another., The layer of the earth between the crust and the core..

The phonetic transcription of "mantle" is /ˈmæntl/ in British English and /ˈmæntl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mantle": cloak, cover, burden, shawl, envelop, cape, responsibility.

Example usage of "mantle": "She wore a mantle to keep warm.". More examples on the page.