fire irons


plural noun
  1. the implements used for tending a fireplace, as tongs and poker.

Origin of fire irons

1
1250–1300; Middle English fire-yren

Words Nearby fire irons

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How to use fire irons in a sentence

  • Suddenly, there was a considerable clatter of fire-irons, and his violent start surprised Margaret.

    The Daisy Chain | Charlotte Yonge
  • The doll fell with a great crash, into the fender among the fire-irons, and there was a little burst of laughter.

  • He leaned forward and struck a log with one of the fire-irons, sending a shower of sparks flying upward.

    The Wayfarers | Mary Stewart Cutting
  • Then when you get a good blaze, heat me one of the fire-irons.

    The Firefly Of France | Marion Polk Angellotti
  • Miss Bruce fidgeted with the fire-irons, dropped them, and apologized.

    The War-Workers | E.M. Delafield

British Dictionary definitions for fire irons

fire irons

pl n
  1. metal fireside implements, such as poker, shovel, and tongs

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