Mantle: meaning, definitions and examples
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mantle
[ หmant(ษ)l ]
clothing
A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl, worn especially by women.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She wrapped the mantle around her shoulders to keep warm.
- The queen wore a luxurious velvet mantle to the ball.
geology
The layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The mantle is composed of solid rock that can flow over long periods of time.
- The movement of tectonic plates is caused by convection currents in the mantle.
take responsibility
To take on a particular role or responsibility, especially a prestigious one.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After the CEO resigned, he decided to mantle the leadership of the company.
- She was asked to mantle the position of team captain for the upcoming tournament.
Translations
Translations of the word "mantle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น manto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคตเคฐเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช Mantel
๐ฎ๐ฉ mantel
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะฝััั
๐ต๐ฑ pลaszcz
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใ
๐ซ๐ท manteau
๐ช๐ธ manto
๐น๐ท manto
๐ฐ๐ท ๋งจํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุจุงุกุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ plรกลกลฅ
๐ธ๐ฐ plรกลกลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๅน
๐ธ๐ฎ plaลกฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ hjรบpur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะฝัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mantiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ manto
Word origin
The word 'mantle' has its origins in Middle English, from Old French 'mantel' which means a cloak or sleeveless coat. The use of 'mantle' to describe the layer of the earth dates back to the early 20th century. The verb form of 'mantle' meaning to take on a role or responsibility comes from the imagery of someone figuratively wearing the responsibilities like a cloak. Over time, 'mantle' has come to represent both a physical covering and a metaphorical burden.