fireback

American  

[fahyuhr-bak] / ˈfaɪərˌbæk /

noun

1. a piece, lining the rear of a fireplace, usually of cast iron.

2. the rear of a fireplace.

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fireback British  

/ ˈfaɪəˌbæk /

noun

1. Also called: reredos.  an ornamental iron slab against the back wall of a hearth

2. any pheasant of the genus Lophura , of SE Asia

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Etymology

Origin of fireback

First recorded in 1870–75; fire + back ¹

Example Sentences

Similar to popular music application Spotify, multiplayer movie trivia app “Fireback Movies” attempts to strike an appropriate pricing balance by making it free to play but charging $1.99 for a lifetime premium membership that gets rid of mobile ads and gives in-game hints, developer Ginny Scott tells U.S.

From US News

The fireback in the foyer is a cast of Elihu Vedder’s “The Sun God,” but the most impressive belongs to the library.

From Washington Times

When illuminated by a flashlight, one can see that the fireback bears the head of a lion.

From Washington Times

There's been no sign of any further cash so far but Fireback is the sort of horse who lost his way for his previous yard and could well have been rekindled by Daniel Kubler.

From The Guardian

Ann's one known accomplishment was singing, so we can picture her there as she sang to the new baby while she rocked him in his wooden cradle, and watched the flames in the fireplace as they illuminated the guardian cherubs on the iron fireback.

From Project Gutenberg