mantelet

/ˈmæntlət/
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Other forms: mantelets

Definitions of mantelet
  1. noun
    short cape worn by women
    synonyms: mantilla
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    type of:
    cape, mantle
    a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
  2. noun
    portable bulletproof shelter
    synonyms: mantlet
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    type of:
    shelter
    a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
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