The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MANTEL
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What does MANTEL mean?
MANTEL noun- The shelf above a fireplace which may be also a structural support for the masonry of the chimney.
- A maneuver to surmount a ledge, involving pushing down on the ledge to bring up the body. Also called a mantelshelf.
- To surmount a ledge by pushing down on the ledge to bring up the body.