mantelet
noun
- a short mantle, cape, or cloak
- a protective shelter or screen; esp.,
- a movable roof or screen formerly used to protect besiegers from the enemy
- any of various bulletproof shields or screens
See mantelet in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(mănˈtl-ĭt, măntˈlĭt)
noun- A short cape.
- also mant·let (măntˈlĭt) A mobile screen or shield formerly used to protect besieging soldiers.