manteau
- noun
- /mænˈtoʊ/
- Archaic
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manto
- A thick manteau of clouds covered the mountain peaks all morning.
Examples
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Geologists study the Earth's manteau to understand how heat moves inside the planet.
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The leader took on the manteau of responsibility after the founder retired.
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The Earth’s manteau is crucial for geological activity.
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Many scientists study the manteau to understand earthquakes.
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Geologists study the Earth's manteau to understand how heat moves inside the planet.
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The leader took on the manteau of responsibility after the founder retired.
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A thick manteau of clouds covered the mountain peaks all morning.
Synonyms
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1.0
A thing like a lid or blanket that lies over something to keep it safe
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2.0
A thin sheet of material that covers a surface
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2.8
A thick layer that covers a surface, for example fog or snow
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1.1
A thing placed over something to protect or hide it
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6.5
A layer that covers something and hides it, like fog or darkness
Surface Forms
Etymology
Manteau comes from an old word for a 'cloak' and is the same root as the English word mantle. That's why manteau can mean a layer that covers something, like the Earth's mantle or a leader's responsibility.