MANTELPIECE


Meaning of MANTELPIECE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mænt(ə)lpi:s ]

also mantlepiece

( mantelpieces)

A mantelpiece is a wood or stone shelf which is the top part of a border round a fireplace.

On the mantelpiece are a pair of bronze Ming vases.

N-COUNT : usu sing

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