Mantel: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ชต
mantel
[ หmรฆn.tษl ]
home decor
A mantel is a structure found above a fireplace. It usually serves decorative purposes and can be made of materials like wood, stone, or marble. The mantel often supports a shelf or is part of a larger architectural design. This feature has been an integral part of home design for centuries, serving as a focal point in living spaces. In addition to its aesthetic role, the mantel can also provide a ledge for displaying decorative items or family photos.
Synonyms
fireplace shelf, mantlepiece, overmantel
Examples of usage
- She placed a beautiful clock on the mantel.
- The mantel was adorned with holiday decorations.
- He built a rustic wooden mantel for the fireplace.
Translations
Translations of the word "mantel" in other languages:
๐ต๐น manto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฆเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Mantel
๐ฎ๐ฉ jubah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ pลaszcz
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใ
๐ซ๐ท manteau
๐ช๐ธ manto
๐น๐ท pelerin
๐ฐ๐ท ๋งํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุจุงุกุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ plรกลกลฅ
๐ธ๐ฐ plรกลกลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ฏท
๐ธ๐ฎ plaลกฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ kรกpur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ manto
๐ฒ๐ฝ manto
Etymology
The word 'mantel' derives from the Old French word 'mantel', meaning 'cloak', which is a diminutive form of 'mantel', itself coming from the Latin 'mantulum'. Originally, it referred to a covering or a cloak, but over time, the term evolved to describe the architectural feature above a fireplace. Throughout history, mantels have been crafted from various materials to complement the aesthetic of a home, often reflecting the prevailing styles of the time. In medieval architecture, for example, the fireplace and its mantel were central to the home, both practically for heat and socially for gathering. The transition from a purely functional item to a decorative centerpiece in living spaces marked the evolution of the mantel's significance in domestic architecture.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,723, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 20720 yin
- 20721 credulous
- 20722 accentuate
- 20723 mantel
- 20724 tickled
- 20725 inductor
- 20726 ingeniously
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