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MANTELET

Dictionary entry overview: What does mantelet mean?

• MANTELET (noun)
The noun MANTELET has 2 senses:

1. portable bulletproof shelter
2. short cape worn by women

Familiarity information: MANTELET used as a noun is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• MANTELET (noun)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Portable bulletproof shelter

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

mantelet; mantlet

Hypernyms ("mantelet" is a kind of...):

shelter (a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Short cape worn by women

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

mantelet; mantilla

Hypernyms ("mantelet" is a kind of...):

cape; mantle (a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter)

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