mantelshelf
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mantelshelf
Example Sentences
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Nine years away from the West End stage, frolicsome Actress Sarah Churchill buckled down for her mantelshelf solo as the protagonist in a forthcoming production of Sir James Barrie's Peter Pan.
From Time Magazine Archive
Indeed, one could hardly believe two whole hours had elapsed when Miss Kenton looked up at the clock on the mantelshelf and said she would have to be returning home.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Going to the mantelshelf he leaned his head upon his hand.
From A Hero of Romance by Marsh, Richard
Another, almost as beautiful, of different-coloured pansies, by the same beloved hand, adorns the mantelshelf.
From Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches by Black, Helen C.
He broke from his trance, took the lamp out of her hold, set it on the mantelshelf, and returned to her without a word.
From "Persons Unknown" by Tracy, Virginia
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