Meaning of the word mantelpiece in English

What does mantelpiece mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mantelpiece

US /ˈmæn.təl.piːs/
UK /ˈmæn.təl.piːs/
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Noun

1.

a shelf above a fireplace, typically part of a mantel

Example:
She placed the antique clock on the mantelpiece.
Dust accumulated on the old wooden mantelpiece.
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