MANTLE

6 letters 8 Scrabble points /ˈmæn.təl/

Definition of MANTLE

noun

  1. The shelf above a fireplace which may be also a structural support for the masonry of the chimney.

  2. A maneuver to surmount a ledge, involving pushing down on the ledge to bring up the body. Also called a mantelshelf.

noun

  1. A piece of clothing somewhat like an open robe or cloak, especially that worn by Orthodox bishops. (Compare mantum.)

  2. A figurative garment representing authority or status, capable of affording protection.

    "At the meeting, she finally assumed the mantle of leadership of the party."

  3. Anything that covers or conceals something else; a cloak.

verb

  1. To cover or conceal (something); to cloak; to disguise.

  2. To become covered or concealed.

  3. To spread like a mantle (especially of blood in the face and cheeks when a person flushes).

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters M A N T L E
Length 6 letters
Scrabble Score 8 points

Anagrams of MANTLE

Words that use the same letters:

LAMENT MANLET MANTEL MENTAL

Words Containing "MANTLE"

BEMANTLE DISMANTLE DISMANTLED DISMANTLEMENT DISMANTLER DISMANTLES EMMANTLE FREMANTLE IMMANTLE IMMANTLED MANTLED MANTLEPIECE MANTLEPIECES MANTLEROCK MANTLES MANTLET MANTLETREE MANTLETS OUTMANTLE OVERMANTLE

Words Starting with "MANTLE"

MANTLED MANTLEPIECE MANTLEPIECES MANTLEROCK MANTLES MANTLET MANTLETREE MANTLETS

Words Ending with "MANTLE"

BEMANTLE DISMANTLE EMMANTLE FREMANTLE IMMANTLE OUTMANTLE OVERMANTLE PORTMANTLE REMANTLE UNMANTLE