mantel

• Nom désignant une étagère ou une tablette qui fait saillie au-dessus d'une cheminée, souvent décorative.

A noun referring to a shelf that projects from the wall above a fireplace.

1. Fireplace shelfB1formal

   A shelf or ledge that projects from the wall above a fireplace, often used for decoration.

   Tablette de cheminée

   • She placed a vase of flowers on the mantel.
   • The clock on the mantel chimed loudly.
   • He keeps his collection of antique figurines on the mantel.

   Synonymeschimneypiecemantelpiece