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Meanings of chimneypiece in English

Portuguese
cornija de lareira
Catalan
lleixa
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Shelf that projects from wall above fireplace.

        cornija de lareira
        Usage of chimneypiece in English
        1
        He smiled at his own reflection in the mirror over the chimneypiece.
        Hyacinth
        2
        On the chimneypiece, the tables, and the consoles, were strewn the jewel-cases.
        Monsieur de Camors — Volume 2
        3
        The judge rested an elbow on the chimneypiece and regarded Montgomery curiously.
        The Just and the Unjust
        4
        Corona leaned against the chimneypiece, and her eyes rested lovingly upon Giovanni.
        Saracinesca
        5
        There were two lamps on the chimneypiece, both of which Gilmore lighted.
        The Just and the Unjust
        6
        Above the chimneypiece hung two trout-rods, a landing-net, and an old gun.
        Hyacinth
        7
        Then she rose slowly, turned, and stood before the low, long chimneypiece.
        Taquisara
        8
        Left them on the chimneypiece and I expect the housemaid will commandeer them.
        The Youngest Girl in the Fifth: A School Story
        9
        Bartolomeo clenched his fists and struck them on the marble of the chimneypiece.
        Vendetta
        10
        The chimneypiece, reaching the whole height of the wall, is of liver-coloured marble.
        The History of Sir Richard Calmady: A Romance
        11
        I have heard it was spared on account of the chimneypiece.
        A Strange Story — Volume 03
        12
        Over the chimneypiece was the huge Bleink-Elmeink coat-of-arms, supported by two tall Templars.
        Memoirs of Madame la Marquise de Montespan — Volume 4
        13
        Then, all at once she straightened herself and left the chimneypiece.
        Taquisara
        14
        Howard got up and leaned against the chimneypiece, surveying his wife with delight.
        Watersprings
        15
        Turning aside, he leaned his arms on the chimneypiece and hid his face.
        The Vision of Desire
        16
        Let me hide, too, these ridiculous monsters which ornament my chimneypiece.
        An Attic Philosopher in Paris — Volume 3
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