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(zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell the cloak as a symbol of authority; "place the mantle of authority on younger shoulders" the layer of the earth between the crust and the core United States baseball player (1931-1997) cover like a mantle; "The ivy mantles the building" spread over a surface, like a mantle a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter anything that covers; "there was a blanket of snow" shelf that projects from wall above fireplace; "in England they call a mantel a chimneypiece" hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) |
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