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mantled

UK
/ˈmæn.tl̩d/
US
/ˈmæn.tl̩d/

Translations

mantledpast participle
UK
/ˈmæntəld/
US
/ˈmæntəld/
Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "mantle".
recouvertSe dit d’une surface ou d’un objet couvert d’une couche, d’un voile ou d’une enveloppe.
The mountains were mantled in a thick layer of snow, creating a picturesque winter scene.
Les montagnes étaient recouvertes d’une épaisse couche de neige, créant un décor hivernal pittoresque.
Additional translations
manteléTerme surtout utilisé en zoologie et en héraldique.
Synonyms
cloaked
covered
shrouded
draped
enveloped
mantleverb

mantled

Past Simple

mantled
Past Simple
mantled
Past Participle
mantling
Gerund
UK
/ˈmæn.tl̩/
US
/ˈmæn.tl̩/
envelopperCouvrir complètement.
The fog mantled the valley, hiding it from view.
Le brouillard enveloppait la vallée, la cachant aux regards.
recouvrirÉtendre une couche sur une surface.
The snow mantled the rooftops overnight.
La neige a recouvert les toits pendant la nuit.
empourprerLittéraire.
A rosy glow mantled her cheeks when he complimented her.
Une lueur rosée empourpra ses joues lorsqu’il la complimenta.
couvrirOrnithologie.
The falcon mantled over its catch, shielding it from other birds.
Le faucon couvrit sa proie de ses ailes pour la cacher aux autres oiseaux.
Additional translations
voilerRegistre littéraire.
Synonyms
cover
cloak
envelop
shroud
blanket
veil
enfold
swathe
drape
enwrap

Definitions

mantledpast participle
Covered with a layer or cloak, often used to describe something that is enveloped or shrouded.
The mountains were mantled in a thick layer of snow, creating a picturesque winter scene.
Having a mantle of a specified kind or colour, especially in zoology or heraldry.
The grey-mantled kingfisher is endemic to the Maluku Islands.
mantleverb
To cover or envelop something, often in a way that conceals or protects.
The fog mantled the valley, hiding it from view.
To spread or cover a surface with a layer.
The snow mantled the rooftops overnight.
To become suffused with color; for a blush to spread over (someone's face).
A rosy glow mantled her cheeks when he complimented her.
Of a bird of prey, to spread the wings and tail over captured prey or a perch, often to conceal it.
The falcon mantled over its catch, shielding it from other birds.
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