mantles

SayMAN-tuhlz/ˈmæn.təlz/

2 meanings of mantles

1
noun
Plural of mantle.
Planetary scientists compared the rocky mantles of Mars and Earth.
Clams and snails build their shells from material their mantles secrete.
2
verb
Third-person singular simple present of mantle.
Ivy mantles the old stone wall behind the chapel.
The young hawk mantles over its catch whenever another bird flies near.

mantles is a form of mantle

mantle, noun: A symbolic cloak standing for a position of authority or status, one that can also offer protection. Full entry

Forms: mantlemantles plural
Spelling: mantle → mantles: add -s
Sound: The ending sounds like /z/.

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