manteltree
or man·tle·tree
[ man-tl-tree ]
/ ˈmæn tlˌtri /
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noun
a wooden or stone lintel over the opening of a fireplace.
a masonry arch used in place of such a lintel.
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Words nearby manteltree
mantelet, mantelletta, mantellone, mantelpiece, mantelshelf, manteltree, mantic, manticore, mantid, mantilla, Mantinea
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British Dictionary definitions for manteltree
manteltree
mantletree
/ (ˈmæntəlˌtriː) /
noun
a beam made of stone or wood that forms the lintel over a fireplace
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