Definition of "chimneypiece" [chimneypiece]

• The mantel of a fireplace. (noun)
• A decoration over a fireplace. (noun)

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• "Over the chimneypiece was the huge Bleink-Elmeink coat-of-arms, supported by two tall Templars."
• "The portrait over the chimneypiece is the celebrated Judge Tempest, who was famous for ---- Well, he did something wonderful, I know."
• "Estelle had seated herself on the other side of the chimneypiece."