'Chimney-piece' definitions:

Definition of 'Chimney-piece'

From: GCIDE
  • Chimney-piece \Chim"ney-piece`\, chimneypiece \chimneypiece\, n. (Arch.) A decorative construction around the opening of a fireplace; also, the shelf that projects from wall above fireplace; mantlepiece. [Chiefly Brit.]
  • Syn: mantel, mantelpiece, mantle, mantlepiece. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]