ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Mantel

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈmæn.təl/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Mantel is a noun meaning The shelf above a fireplace which may be also a structural support for the masonry of the chimney.

Meaning

The shelf above a fireplace which may be also a structural support for the masonry of the chimney.

More Meanings

  1. (climbing) A maneuver to surmount a ledge, involving pushing down on the ledge to bring up the body.
  2. (climbing) To surmount a ledge by pushing down on the ledge to bring up the body.

Word Forms

Synonyms for mantel

Depending on context, synonyms include mantelshelf, mantlepiece, mantelpiece, chimneypiece, mantle.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mantle, mantlepiece, chimneypiece, mantelpiece, stack, funnel.

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