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fireback
[ fahyuhr-bak ]
noun
- a piece, lining the rear of a fireplace, usually of cast iron.
- the rear of a fireplace.
fireback
/ ˈfaɪəˌbæk /
noun
- Also calledreredos an ornamental iron slab against the back wall of a hearth
- any pheasant of the genus Lophura , of SE Asia
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Example Sentences
He was finally discovered in the nursery saying good-bye to the two cherubs on the fireback.
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The flame fluttered before the high fireback; the St Bernard sighed in his sleep.
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One notices with admiration the beautiful brass andirons and fire set, and with interest the floreated cast-iron fireback.
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There are cannon-balls, and a liliputian fireback with a crown on it.
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The tap-room of this inn has a generously-planned fireplace with an ancient fireback and dogs.
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