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Mantelet

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Noun

1. mantelet, mantlet

portable bulletproof shelter

2. mantelet, mantilla

short cape worn by women

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Mantelet

see synonyms of mantelet
noun
1. 
a woman's short mantle, often lace-trimmed, worn in the mid-19th century
2. 
a portable bulletproof screen or shelter

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Mantelet

see synonyms of mantelet
noun
1. 
a short mantle, cape, or cloak
2. 
a protective shelter or screen
; esp.,
a. 
a movable roof or screen formerly used to protect besiegers from the enemy
b. 
any of various bulletproof shields or screens

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Mantelet

see synonyms of mantelet
n.
1. A short cape.
2. also mant·let (măntlĭt) A mobile screen or shield formerly used to protect besieging soldiers.

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