manteltree

man·tel·tree

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [man-tl-tree]
- /ˈmæn tlˌtri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [man-tl-tree]
- /ˈmæn tlˌtri/

Definitions of manteltree word

noun manteltree a wooden or stone lintel over the opening of a fireplace. 1
noun manteltree a masonry arch used in place of such a lintel. 1
noun manteltree A beam or arch across the opening of a fireplace, supporting the masonry above. 1
noun manteltree a beam made of stone or wood that forms the lintel over a fireplace 0
noun manteltree a beam, stone, or arch above the opening of a fireplace, supporting the masonry above 0
abbreviation MANTELTREE mantelpiece 0

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Origin of manteltree

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at mantel, tree

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Parts of speech for Manteltree

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Manteltree

manteltree popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

manteltree usage trend in Literature

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