The term mantle could refer to:

• Mantle, a piece of clothing, similar to a robe but open on the front side.

All other meanings of the word derive from this one.

• mantle is the region in the interior of Earth or other planet.
• A mantle is an organ possessed by mollusks which is used to secrete their shells.
• Gas mantle is a device used in 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 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.