as in cloak
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
Muslim women in loose black manteaus
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Noun
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The carving shows a woman standing with hands clasped in prayer, in a cloak covered in stars.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025 -
Will both big-budget tentpoles fare better in winter cloaks?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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The star completed her look with a black leather jacket and strappy black heels. 12 of 15 Lucy Liu In N.Y.C., Lucy Liu attended the Rosemead premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival in a black ballgown with white floral embellishments and a matching sheer cape.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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No Superman cape for Tyrese Haliburton to put on like in Game 1.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
9 June 2025
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“Manteau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manteau. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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