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mantelpiece Definition

mantel·piece (mantəl pēs′)

noun

the projecting shelf of a mantel, or this shelf and the side elements framing the fireplace in front

mantelpiece Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • decorate: The town produced a range of metal goods from brass weights to garniture for decorating the mantelpieces of the wealthy.
  • clutter: Plants and souvenirs from their travels clutter the mantelpieces and bookshelves, giving Galvelmore House a lived in and loved feeling.
  • carve: The old house was demolished and some elements, including the carved oak mantelpiece and paneling were incorporated into the new building.

Preposition: in

room: These included the mantelpieces in each room and the perfectly molded cornices and door frames.

Adjective modifier

wooden: Library: 29 sq m. Original oak flooring, built in period bookcase and fireplace with wooden mantelpiece.

Modifies a noun

ornament: The innocuous worlds of mantelpiece ornaments and the decorative arts are turned upside down creating forms that are both witty and disturbing.

Noun used with modifier

  • marble: The ashes of a fire showed beyond rusty bars of the grate under a black marble mantelpiece.
  • oak: On the left was a large, deep fireplace, with a massive, over-hanging oak mantelpiece.
  • room: A splendid Luca [ sic - Andrea ] della Robbia ( now the drawing room mantelpiece ) was also secured, for thirty pounds.

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