noun
Mantel
MAN-tuhl
Mantel (noun) means the shelf above a fireplace. Example: “She lined up family photos along the mantel.”
noun
1
The shelf above a fireplace.
"She lined up family photos along the mantel."
verb
1
(climbing) To get over a ledge by pressing down on it with the hands and pushing the body up.
"He mantled onto the ledge and paused to catch his breath."
How to use Mantel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe shelf built above a fireplace, or, in climbing, the move of pushing yourself up and over a ledge.
Common mistake
Not to be confused with "mantle," which refers to a cloak, a covering layer, or the layer of the Earth beneath the crust.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Mantels
- Third person singular
- mantels
- Past tense
- manteled, mantelled
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Etymology
A spelling variant of "mantle," now used specifically for the fireplace shelf.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Mantel” mean?
The word “Mantel” means the shelf above a fireplace. In plain terms, the shelf built above a fireplace, or, in climbing, the move of pushing yourself up and over a ledge.
How do you pronounce “Mantel”?
“Mantel” is pronounced MAN-tuhl (/ˈmæn.təl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mantel” in a sentence?
Here is “Mantel” used in a sentence: “She lined up family photos along the mantel.”
What part of speech is “Mantel”?
Depending on how it is used, “Mantel” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “Mantel” have?
“Mantel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the shelf above a fireplace.
