Chim·ney-piece, chimneypiece n. Arch. A decorative construction around the opening of a fireplace; also, the shelf that projects from wall above fireplace; mantlepiece. [Chiefly Brit.]
Syn: -- mantel, mantelpiece, mantle, mantlepiece.
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chimneypiece
n : shelf that projects from wall above fireplace; "in England
they call a mantel a chimneypiece" [syn: mantel, mantelpiece,
mantle, mantlepiece]