fire iron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a set of metal tools kept beside the fireplace, used to keep the fire burning as required. The set usually consists of fire tongs, a poker, a spade, and a brush for the ashes.
  2. One of a set of tools kept on a steam locomotive for a similar purpose.

Word forms

fire iron fire irons

Related words

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