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mantelpiece::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | chimneypiece, mantel, mantle, mantlepiece |
| Type of | shelf |
Examples of mantelpiece
mantelpiece
Biographies of Diana, Princess of Wales, take pride of place on her mantelpiece.
From the telegraph.co.uk
She even had photos on her mantelpiece of herself and Jackie Collins, arm in arm.
From the telegraph.co.uk
It's a performance that looks set to add several statuettes to his mantelpiece.
From the metro.co.uk
The picture of our appalled, ashen faces hangs above the mantelpiece to this day.
From the guardian.co.uk
After being displayed on the mantelpiece, the letter was tucked away in a drawer.
From the guardian.co.uk
A pair of slender yellow vases on its front room mantelpiece were still in place.
From the denverpost.com
Instead of chocolates on the pillow, there are dog biscuits on the mantelpiece.
From the smh.com.au
Also in the picture of the woman the carpet can be seen as well as a mantelpiece.
From the edp24.co.uk
But it was the first time the mantelpiece fern played the role of photo assistant.
From the lens.blogs.nytimes.com
- Mantel: shelf that projects from wall above fireplace; "in Britain they call a mantel a chimneypiece"
- Fireplace mantel or mantelpiece, also known as a chimneypiece, originated in medieval times as a hood that projected over a grate to catch the smoke. The term has evolved to include the decorative framework around the fireplace, and can include elaborate designs extending to the ceiling. ...
- A shelf that is affixed to the wall above a fireplace
- The wood, brick, stone or marble frame surrounding a fireplace, frequently including an over-mantel or mirror above; sometimes called chimney-piece.
- The fittings and decorative elements of a mantel above a fireplace
- Sergio Veludo on Fotopedia
