Altarpiece and Chancel

Altarpiece

Altarpiece noun - A painted or carved screen placed above and behind an altar or communion table.
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Chancel and altarpiece are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Chancel" instead a noun "Altarpiece".

Chancel

Chancel noun - Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing.
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Altarpiece and chancel are semantically related. You can use "Altarpiece" instead a noun "Chancel".

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