fire dog
noun[C]
(alsofire-dog)uk/ˈfaɪə ˌdɒɡ/us/ˈfaɪr ˌdɑːɡ/ashapedpieceofmetal, usually one of two, used toholdwoodburningin afireplace(= aspaceforlightingafireinside aroom):
壁炉柴架Acoupleoffiredogssupportedthelogs.两个壁炉柴架支撑着圆木。
Synonym
andiron
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- We'rewaitingto get thefiredogsfor thecentralfireplace.
- Thefiredogslastedacoupleofmonthsandmeltedfrom theintensityof theheat.
- Thissplendidpairoffiredogsistestamentto therevivaloftraditionalblacksmithskillsat theturnof the 19thcentury.
Parts of buildings: the fireplace & parts of the fireplace
- andiron
- chimney breast
- coal scuttle
- damper
- fender
- firebrick
- fireguard
- fireplace
- firescreen
- fireside
- flue
- grate
- hearth
- inglenook
- mantelpiece
- open fire
- open fireplace
- poker
- scuttle