Mantle (disambiguation)
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The term mantle could refer to:
All other meanings of the word derive from this one.
- Mantle (geology) is a region in the interior of Earth or another planet.
- A mantle (mollusc) is an organ possessed by mollusks which is used to secrete their shells.
- Gas mantle is a device used in lanterns, gas and kerosene lamps to produce a bright light
- A mantle (also mantel, mantelpiece) is the stone or wood beam that serves as a support for the structure above a fireplace.
- A mantle (climbing) is also a rock climbing move. It is used to surmount a ledge or feature in the rock in the absence of any useful holds directly above.
- Mickey Mantle was an American baseball player.
- The Mantle is an album by Agalloch