Vocabulary Entry

mantle

|noun • noun • verb • adjective

noun

A protective covering or layer.

Example Sentences

"The mantle of the earth lies beneath the crust."

"She wore a beautiful mantle over her shoulders during the ceremony."

"The artist painted a mantle of stars over the night sky."

noun

Example Sentences

"He took on the mantle of leadership after the previous director retired."

"With the mantle of responsibility comes great power."

"She felt the weight of the mantle when she became the team's captain."

verb

Example Sentences

"The fog began to mantle the landscape as night fell."

"She mantled the newborn with a warm blanket."

"The trees mantled the path, creating a serene atmosphere."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The mantle layer of the planet is composed of semi-solid rock."

"Her mantle attire was both elegant and historical."

"He described the mantle colors of the bird as vibrant and striking."