mantelpiece Definition
mantel·piece (man′təl 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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