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What is another word for andirons?

Pronunciation: [ˈanda͡ɪ͡ənz] (IPA)

Andirons may also be referred to as fire dogs, fire irons, fire supports, or fireplaces bars. These terms all describe the metal devices used to support logs in a fireplace and elevate them off the ground to allow air to circulate beneath them. Andirons are often decorative and can add a touch of elegance to a traditional fireplace. Fire dogs are typically a simple design, while fire irons are more ornate and may feature intricate twists or other decorative elements. Fire supports, a more general term, can refer to any device that supports a fire. Fireplace bars, another common synonym, refers specifically to the horizontal bars of an andiron that support the logs.
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What are the hypernyms for Andirons?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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    metalwork, fireplace hardware, fireside accessories.

Usage examples for Andirons

In falling she struck her head against the andirons on the hearth and lay quite, quite still while a stream of blood from a cut behind the left ear mingled with the ashes and turned them dark and moist.
"A Son of the Hills"
Harriet T. Comstock
Susie sat in front of it, and remembered a summer day when she had seen nothing there but polished andirons, and branches of fennel.
"Winter Fun"
William O. Stoddard
Handsomely wrought stoves and andirons stood in the wide fireplaces.
"A History of the Four Georges, Volume I (of 4)"
Justin McCarthy

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