chimneypiece
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The huge chimneypiece was cracked, though, and the hearth was empty.
From Literature
Saving Graces: Even though Laslo demolished the walls and ceilings of the apartment, he retained as many original details as he could, including the chimneypiece and parquet floors.
From Architectural Digest
The hideous notary was standing up by the chimneypiece, and my uncle had drawn me near to him.
From Project Gutenberg
Lilian's canary hung in the sunniest window, Peggy's silkworms lay in a box on the sideboard, and Bobby's white mice reposed in much comfort in a cage on the chimneypiece.
From Project Gutenberg
At a quarter past seven, by the cuckoo clock on the chimneypiece, there came a knock at the outer door of the room which opened on the street.
From Project Gutenberg
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