overmantel
Americanadjective
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of overmantel
Example Sentences
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The 16th Century linen-fold panelling, the fireplace overmantel and the carved and moulded ceiling beams were dismantled, crated up and sent to America.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2017
The Commander is standing in front of the fireless fireplace, back to it, one elbow on the carved wooden overmantel, other hand in his pocket.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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William squared his heavy shoulders and regarded himself complacently in the overmantel.
From Imprudence by Young, F.E. Mills
Over the draped chimney-piece a rosewood overmantel obtruded with carved cubicles, enclosing each a simpering statuette.
From The Man with the Double Heart by Hine, Muriel
First attention properly goes to the wide chimney piece with its unusual, but attractive overmantel paneling, low arched and marble-faced fireplace opening, beautiful brass fender189 and andirons.
From The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia by Cousins, Frank
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