To unfold and spread out the wings, like a mantle; –
said of hawks. Also used figuratively.

To spread out; – said of wings.

A mantel. See Mantel.

To cover or envelop, as with a mantle; to cloak; to
hide; to disguise.

The outer wall and casing of a blast furnace, above the
hearth.

Any free, outer membrane.

Same as Mantling.

A loose garment to be worn over other garments; an
enveloping robe; a cloak. Hence, figuratively, a covering or concealing
envelope.

The external fold, or folds, of the soft, exterior membrane
of the body of a mollusk. It usually forms a cavity inclosing the
gills. See Illusts. of Buccinum, and Byssus.

A penstock for a water wheel.