Associations to the word «Mantel»

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".

Wise words

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