fire irons
the implements used for tending a fireplace, as tongs and poker.
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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 YongeThe doll fell with a great crash, into the fender among the fire-irons, and there was a little burst of laughter.
The Daughters of Danaus | Mona CairdHe leaned forward and struck a log with one of the fire-irons, sending a shower of sparks flying upward.
The Wayfarers | Mary Stewart CuttingThen when you get a good blaze, heat me one of the fire-irons.
The Firefly Of France | Marion Polk AngellottiMiss Bruce fidgeted with the fire-irons, dropped them, and apologized.
The War-Workers | E.M. Delafield
British Dictionary definitions for fire irons
metal fireside implements, such as poker, shovel, and tongs
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