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Chimneypiece

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Broader term 1

Shelf 76% connected

A flat tablet or ledge of any material set horizontally at a distance from the floor, to hold objects of use or ornament.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Containing whole 2

Fireplace 70% connected

The part a chimney appropriated to the fire; a hearth; -- usually an open recess in a wall, in which a fire may be built.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Hearth 70% connected

The pavement or floor of brick, stone, or metal in a chimney, on which a fire is made; the floor of a fireplace; also, a corresponding part of a stov…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Synonym 3

Mantel 92% connected

The finish around a fireplace, covering the chimney-breast in front and sometimes on both sides; especially, a shelf above the fireplace, and its sup…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Mantelpiece 92% connected

Same as Mantel.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Mantle 92% connected

A loose garment to be worn over other garments; an enveloping robe; a cloak. Hence, figuratively, a covering or concealing envelope.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.