Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fire iron

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.63 in modern English

Syllables: fire -iron
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

noun

One of a set of tools kept on a steam locomotive for a similar purpose.

Example Sentences

"No. 21C9 was in need of a boiler washout and though she was carefully and assiduously fired and use made of the fire-irons during the run, it was not possible to maintain steam, which often fell as low as 210 lb."
"The superstructure of the tender is modified by the removal of the side raves, and compartments for the fire-irons are formed on each side of the coal bunker."
"There was no need to use the fire-irons after we pulled out of Calais, for the fire was well burnt through and came to life at once."

Inflected Forms

fire irons (plural)

Phrases

slice bar

Frequently Paired Words

slice bar

Questions

What does fire iron mean?: 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.

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