What is another word for overmantel?
Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəmˈantə͡l] (IPA) 
Overmantel is a term used to describe a decorative piece placed above a fireplace mantel. Synonyms for this word include mantelshelf, mantelpiece, fireplace surround, mantelboard, mantelcap, and mantelpiece shelf. These terms vary in their literal description of the structure but all refer to the same decorative feature above the fireplace. A mantelshelf or mantelpiece is a long horizontal structure that extends along the top of the fireplace, while a fireplace surround refers to the framing around the fireplace itself. Mantelboard, mantelcap, and mantelpiece shelf all refer to a smaller, more specific aspect of the overmantel structure that sits directly above the fireplace mantel.
