fire irons

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plural noun

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

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Origin of fire irons

1250–1300; Middle English fire-yren

Words nearby fire irons

firehorse, fire hose, firehouse, fire hydrant, fire insurance, fire irons, Fire Island, fireless, fireless cooker, firelight, fire line

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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.
The Daughters of Danaus|Mona Caird
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

metal fireside implements, such as poker, shovel, and tongs

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