Mantle Definition & Meaning
mantle
- noun
- the cloak as a symbol of authority; "place the mantle of authority on younger shoulders"
- United States baseball player (1931-1997)
- the layer of the earth between the crust and the core
- anything that covers; "there was a blanket of snow"
- (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell
- shelf that projects from wall above fireplace; "in Britain they call a mantel a chimneypiece"
- hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
- a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
- verb
- spread over a surface, like a mantle
- cover like a mantle; "The ivy mantles the building"
"Mantle" in song lyrics
See how mantle is used in real songs:
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"Blowing out candles, gamble, the rap Mickey Mantle"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — Shot Me Down -
"I drop the French, cause Serch grilled your mantle"
3rd Bass — Soul in the Hole -
"The shakin' of the plates off the mantle"
Aesop Rock — Catacomb Kids
Words that rhyme with mantle
Usage tips for "mantle"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "mantle" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for mantle to find words that pair well.