firedog
Example Sentences
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The most impressive of firedogs suggest an elaborate gate to a private park.
From New York Times
A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.
From Project Gutenberg
Freke took up the tongs and made a vigorous attack on the fire, and in two minutes the flames were leaping around the brass firedogs.
From Project Gutenberg
We walked through the big dark kitchen where the old three-legged pot towered large on the hearth, and the old spits and firedogs still kept their ancient place.
From Project Gutenberg
All de fireplaces had brass firedogs and marble mantelpieces.
From Project Gutenberg
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