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shelf vs chimneypiece

chimneypiece vs shelf

shelf and chimneypiece both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shelf Yes No No No
chimneypiece Yes No No No
As nouns, chimneypiece is a hyponym of shelf; that is, chimneypiece is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shelf:
  • shelf: a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
  • chimneypiece: shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
shelf (noun) chimneypiece (noun)
a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
Difference between shelf and chimneypiece

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