Associations to the word «Mantel»
Noun
- Fireplace
- Hilary
- Shelf
- Vase
- Parlor
- Hearth
- Grate
- Ornament
- Cornice
- Molding
- Clock
- Leaning
- Plaster
- Candle
- Mahogany
- Chimney
- Sofa
- Booker
- Piece
- Bring
- Rug
- Mirror
- Cupboard
- Nectar
- Drapery
- Ceiling
- Cromwell
- Lamp
- Elbow
- Furniture
- Bouquet
- Engraving
- Fender
- Portrait
- Carpet
- Casing
- Cochran
- Staircase
- Jar
- Parlour
- Porcelain
- Stag
- Stocking
- Carving
- Frieze
- Stairway
- Stove
- Hanging
- Tile
- Curtain
- Room
- Chime
- Pipe
- Sitting
- Interior
- Photograph
- Tick
Adjective
Wiktionary
MANTEL, noun. The shelf above a fireplace which may be also a structural support for the masonry of the chimney
MANTEL, noun. (climbing) A maneuver to surmount a ledge, involving pushing down on the ledge to bring up the body. Also called mantelshelf
MANTEL, verb. (climbing) To surmount a ledge by pushing down on the ledge to bring up the body.
Dictionary definition
MANTEL, noun. Shelf that projects from wall above fireplace; "in Britain they call a mantel a chimneypiece".
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