noun
A decorative structure or an ornamental panel situated above a mantelpiece.
Related Forms:
- o′ver·man′tel
adjective
overmantel
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Noun
(plural overmantels)
- A decorative structure, usually plasterwork or carved wood, and sometimes containing a mirror, over a mantelpiece
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