English Dictionary

A loose garment to be worn over other garments; an enveloping robe; a cloak. Hence, figuratively, a covering or concealing envelope.
Source : opted (93296)  - auto

Same as Mantling.
Source : opted (93297)  - auto

The external fold, or folds, of the soft, exterior membrane of the body of a mollusk. It usually forms a cavity inclosing the gills. See Illusts. of Buccinum, and Byssus.
Source : opted (93298)  - auto

Any free, outer membrane.
Source : opted (93299)  - auto

The back of a bird together with the folded wings.
Source : opted (93300)  - auto

A mantel. See Mantel.
Source : opted (93301)  - auto

The outer wall and casing of a blast furnace, above the hearth.
Source : opted (93302)  - auto

A penstock for a water wheel.
Source : opted (93303)  - auto

To cover or envelop, as with a mantle; to cloak; to hide; to disguise.
Source : opted (93306)  - auto

To unfold and spread out the wings, like a mantle; -- said of hawks. Also used figuratively.
Source : opted (93307)  - auto