fire iron

/ˌfaɪər ˌaɪərn/
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Other forms: fire irons

Definitions of fire iron
  1. noun
    metal fireside implements
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    types:
    coal tongs, fire tongs
    tongs for taking hold of burning coals
    fire hook, poker, salamander, stove poker
    fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
    shovel
    a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace
    type of:
    implement
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
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