| 释义 |
manteltree
man·tel·tree M0089700 (măn′tl-trē′)n. A beam that serves as a lintel over a fireplace, supporting the masonry above.
[Middle English mantiltre : mantle, mantle; see mantle + tre, beam; see tree.]manteltree (ˈmæntəlˌtriː) or mantletreen (Architecture) a beam made of stone or wood that forms the lintel over a fireplacemanteltree
manteltreeA wood, stone, or iron structural member that spans the opening over a fireplace. Often, a large horizontal oak timber that serves to support the wall construction above, typically placed high enough above the hearth to prevent its igniting; sometimes plastered to improve its fire resistance. |