fire irons

A form of fire iron — 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.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of fire iron
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