fire irons

American  

plural noun

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

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fire irons British  

plural noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of fire irons

1250–1300; Middle English fire-yren

Example Sentences

The Cossacks dashed out from their huts, hastily arming themselves with shotguns, sabers, axes and even fire irons, and ran toward an assembly point.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Things won’t really get going until twilight fades,” Grandpa said, setting the poker beside the other fire irons.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

Rupert tapped out his pipe against one of the fire irons.

From Ralestone Luck by Reid, James S.

A slab of common free-stone and fire irons which had cost from three to four shillings were thought sufficient for any fireplace.

From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron

Maurice walked over to the fireplace and kicked two charred pieces of wood together between the fire irons.

From The Vehement Flame by Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell