Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mantling
noun
/ˈmæn.tlɪŋ/
Definition
The act of covering or enveloping something.
Examples
- The bird’s mantle is beautifully colored, helping it blend into its surroundings.
- The gardener used a mantling of leaves to protect the seedlings from frost.
- In heraldry, mantling represents the cloth draped around a coat of arms.
Meaning
Mantling refers to the way a material or layer covers another object, often providing protection or a decorative appearance.
Synonyms
- covering
- enveloping
- wrapping
- cloaking
- shroud
