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mantle

 

[ หˆmant(ษ™)l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

clothing

A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl, worn especially by women.

Synonyms

cloak, shawl, wrap

Examples of usage

  • She wrapped the mantle around her shoulders to keep warm.
  • The queen wore a luxurious velvet mantle to the ball.
Context #2 | Noun

geology

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

Synonyms

layer, stratum, zone

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.
Context #3 | Verb

take responsibility

To take on a particular role or responsibility, especially a prestigious one.

Synonyms

assume, shoulder, take on

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคตเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mantel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mantel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝั‚ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚aszcz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท manteau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท manto

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งจํ‹€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจุงุกุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plรกลกลฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plรกลกลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐๅน”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plaลกฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hjรบpur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝั‚ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mantiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manto

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,713 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.