Umhüllung — meaning in English

English meaning

• mantle verb To cover, cloak, or conceal something.
• sheath noun A close-fitting cover that protects a blade, such as a sword or knife.
• wrap verb To cover something completely by folding material around it.

Senses

Umhüllung is used for these senses in English:

• mantle (figuratively) Anything that covers or conceals something else; a cloak. [from 9th c.]
• sheath (electrical engineering) The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable.
• wrap Paper or sheeting that is wrapped around something to protect, contain, or conceal it.

mantle — full definition

1. verb To cover, cloak, or conceal something.
2. noun The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core.
3. noun A position or responsibility passed on to someone, or a loose cloak.

sheath — full definition

1. noun A close-fitting cover that protects a blade, such as a sword or knife.
2. noun Any close-fitting protective covering, such as insulation on a cable or a tight dress.

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