overmantel

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over·man·tel | \ ˈō-vər-ˌman-tᵊl

Definition of overmantel

: an ornamental structure (such as a painting) above a mantelpiece

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Recent Examples on the Web An intentionally predictable move: centering an unadorned wooden mirror on the whitewashed brick overmantel. — Kathryn O’shea-evans, WSJ, 25 Sep. 2020 Anchoring the space is a ventless fireplace with a large, vertical overmantel, which Gray's husband covered in a plaster finish that gives a rich patina—and makes the TV less noticeable. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 25 June 2020

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