man·tel (man·tle)
 mantel (mantle)
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- pronunciation:
- maen
t
l
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a frame, usu. decorative, around the sides and top of a fireplace.
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| definition 2: |
a shelf at the top of a fireplace; mantelpiece.
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| related words: |
ledge |
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The words
mantel and
mantle sound alike but have different meanings. To learn why it's safer to have a mantel over the fire than a mantle, look up
mantle.