mantelshelf

/ˈmæntəlʃɛlf/ /ˈmæntl̩ʃɛlf/

Meanings

noun

A shelf above a fireplace.

Examples :

"The family photos were arranged neatly on the mantelshelf above the fireplace. "

architecture building

noun

A maneuver to surmount a ledge, involving pushing down on the ledge to bring up the body.

Examples :

"The climber used a mantelshelf technique to pull herself over the large rock. "

sport action building

Related Words

photos noun

/ˈfoʊtoʊz/

A photograph.

"I put the photos from our vacation in a scrapbook. "

technique noun

/tɛkˈniːk/

The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.

"My cooking technique involves slow-roasting the vegetables before adding the meat. "

pushing verb

/ˈpʊʃɪŋ/

To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

"In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me."

involving verb

/ɪnˈvɒlvɪŋ/ /ɪnˈvɑlvɪŋ/

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

"The baker was involving the dough around a metal form to create a spiral-shaped pastry. "

surmount verb

/səˈmaʊnt/ /sɚˈmaʊnt/

To get over; to overcome.

"The athlete had to surmount several hurdles to win the race. "

climber noun

/ˈklaɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈklai.mɚ/

One who climbs.

"The climber carefully ascended the steep hill to reach the top of the mountain. "

maneuver noun

/məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/

The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.

"Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics."

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

fireplace noun

/ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ /ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/

An open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney.

"The cozy living room had a fireplace, perfect for warming up on cold winter evenings. "

neatly adverb

/ˈniːtli/

In a neat manner.

"The student neatly organized her notes before the exam. "

herself pronoun

/hɜːˈsɛlf/ /hɝˈsɛlf/

(reflexive pronoun) Her; the female object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject.

"She injured herself."

arranged verb

/əˈɹeɪndʒd/

To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement.

"She arranged the books on the shelf by color. "