Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mantlet
noun
/ˈmænt.lɪt/
Definition
A portable protective screen or barrier used in military contexts to shield soldiers from enemy fire.
Examples
- The soldiers advanced behind a mantlet to protect themselves from the sniper’s bullets.
- During the siege, the army erected mantlets to shield their troops from the enemy’s arrows.
Meaning
The term ‘mantlet’ refers to a defensive structure often utilized in warfare, providing cover for troops during assaults or sieges.
Synonyms
- shield
- screen
- bulwark
- defensive barrier
