mantle
man-tle
noun
An important role or responsibility passed from one person to another.
"She took on the mantle of leadership."
verb
To cover or envelop something completely, often like a cloak.
"Mist mantled the entire valley."
noun
A loose, sleeveless cloak, or a covering layer over something.
"A thick mantle of snow covered the hills."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: chimneypiece, mantelpiece, mantlepiece, mantel, pallium, drapery, curtain, drape, pall, cape, blanket, Mickey Mantle