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fire irons

plural noun

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


fire irons

plural noun

  1. metal fireside implements, such as poker, shovel, and tongs
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fire irons1

1250–1300; Middle English fire-yren
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Example Sentences

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

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.

Then when you get a good blaze, heat me one of the fire-irons.

Miss Bruce fidgeted with the fire-irons, dropped them, and apologized.

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