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mantinel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • boards noun A stage, especially in theatre — as in the phrase "to tread the boards."
  • cushion noun A soft fabric pad used for comfort when sitting or leaning.

Senses

mantinel is used for these senses in English:

  • boards Structure around a rink for ice hockey.
  • cushion (sports, billiards, snooker, pool) The lip around a table in cue sports which absorbs some of the impact of the billiard balls and bounces them back.

boards — full definition

  1. noun A stage, especially in theatre — as in the phrase "to tread the boards."
  2. noun The wall surrounding an ice hockey rink.
  3. noun Formal exams required to enter a profession or qualify in a field.

cushion — full definition

  1. noun A soft fabric pad used for comfort when sitting or leaning.
  2. noun Something that softens or absorbs an impact, whether physical or financial.
  3. verb To soften the effect of an impact or a difficult situation.

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