chimney piece

noun

Chiefly British. mantlepiece.

Obsolete. a decoration over a fireplace.

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Origin of chimney piece

First recorded in 1605–15

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Example sentences from the Web for chimney piece

He heard a clock ticking, tracked it to the chimneypiece, and carried it to the window.
Rayton: A Backwoods Mystery|Theodore Goodridge Roberts
Over the chimneypiece presided the portrait of Mr. Jorrocks persuading his horse to cross a stream.
The Country House|John Galsworthy
Racing cups adorned the chimneypiece and sideboard, portraits of race-horses and jockeys adorned the walls.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady|Lucas Malet
The stranger, who was leaning against the chimneypiece with drooping head, looked round and answered, 'No.
Our Mutual Friend|Charles Dickens

He turned and laid his arms on the chimneypiece, burying his head on them.
Robert Elsmere|Mrs. Humphry Ward

British Dictionary definitions for chimney piece

chimneypiece

/ (ˈtʃɪmnɪˌpiːs) /

noun

another name (esp Brit) for mantelpiece (def. 1)

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