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Mantle

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

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Broader term 13

Blind 76% connected

Destitute of the sense of seeing, either by natural defect or by deprivation; without sight.

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Cloak 76% connected

A loose outer garment, extending from the neck downwards, and commonly without sleeves. It is longer than a cape, and is worn both by men and by wome…

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Cover 76% connected

To overspread the surface of (one thing) with another; as, to cover wood with paint or lacquer; to cover a table with a cloth.

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Covering 76% connected

of Cover

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Cuticle 76% connected

The scarfskin or epidermis. See Skin.

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Diffuse 76% connected

To pour out and cause to spread, as a fluid; to cause to flow on all sides; to send out, or extend, in all directions; to spread; to circulate; to di…

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Epidermis 76% connected

The outer, nonsensitive layer of the skin; cuticle; scarfskin. See Dermis.

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Furnishing 76% connected

of Furnish

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Layer 76% connected

One who, or that which, lays.

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Screen 76% connected

Anything that separates or cuts off inconvenience, injury, or danger; that which shelters or conceals from view; a shield or protection; as, a fire s…

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Shelf 76% connected

A flat tablet or ledge of any material set horizontally at a distance from the floor, to hold objects of use or ornament.

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Spread 76% connected

of Spread

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Symbol 76% connected

A visible sign or representation of an idea; anything which suggests an idea or quality, or another thing, as by resemblance or by convention; an emb…

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Chlamys 76% connected

A loose and flowing outer garment, worn by the ancient Greeks; a kind of cloak.

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Drop 76% connected

The quantity of fluid which falls in one small spherical mass; a liquid globule; a minim; hence, also, the smallest easily measured portion of a flui…

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Festoon 76% connected

A garland or wreath hanging in a depending curve, used in decoration for festivals, etc.; anything arranged in this way.

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Frontal 76% connected

Belonging to the front part; being in front

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Mantelet 76% connected

A short cloak formerly worn by knights.

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Mantilla 76% connected

A lady's light cloak of cape of silk, velvet, lace, or the like.

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Pelisse 76% connected

An outer garment for men or women, originally of fur, or lined with fur; a lady's outer garment, made of silk or other fabric.

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Portiere 76% connected

A curtain hanging across a doorway.

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Tippet 76% connected

A cape, or scarflike garment for covering the neck, or the neck and shoulders, -- usually made of fur, cloth, or other warm material.

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Eyehole 70% connected

A circular opening to recive a hook, cord, ring, or rope; an eyelet.

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Eyelet 70% connected

A small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc.

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Containing whole 2

Fireplace 70% connected

The part a chimney appropriated to the fire; a hearth; -- usually an open recess in a wall, in which a fire may be built.

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Hearth 70% connected

The pavement or floor of brick, stone, or metal in a chimney, on which a fire is made; the floor of a fireplace; also, a corresponding part of a stov…

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Synonym 10

Blanket 92% connected

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually of wool, and having a nap, used in bed clothing; also, a similar fabric used as a robe; or any fabric used as…

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Cape 92% connected

A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into the sea or a lake; a promontory; a headland.

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Chimneypiece 92% connected

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Curtain 92% connected

A hanging screen intended to darken or conceal, and admitting of being drawn back or up, and reclosed at pleasure; esp., drapery of cloth or lace han…

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Drape 92% connected

To cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery; as, to drape a bust, a building, etc.

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Drapery 92% connected

The occupation of a draper; cloth-making, or dealing in cloth.

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Mantel 92% connected

The finish around a fireplace, covering the chimney-breast in front and sometimes on both sides; especially, a shelf above the fireplace, and its sup…

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Mantelpiece 92% connected

Same as Mantel.

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Pall 92% connected

Same as Pawl.

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Pallium 92% connected

A large, square, woolen cloak which enveloped the whole person, worn by the Greeks and by certain Romans. It is the Roman name of a Greek garment.

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