andiron Definition
a metal support, usually one of a pair, that holds logs in a fireplace.
Using andiron: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "andiron" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The andirons were made of brass.
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He placed the logs carefully on the andirons.
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The fire crackled and popped as the logs shifted on the andirons.
andiron Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for andiron
- fireplace log holder
- firedogs
Phrases with andiron
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She set the andirons and then added the logs to the fireplace.
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The cat likes to sleep between the andirons when there's a fire.
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The andirons and grate were covered in soot from the previous fire.
Origins of andiron
from Old English 'andyrnan', meaning 'against iron'
Summary: andiron in Brief
An 'andiron' [ˈænd.aɪərn] is a metal support, usually one of a pair, that holds logs in a fireplace. It is also known as a 'fireplace log holder' or 'firedogs.' Phrases like 'set the andirons' and 'between the andirons' refer to arranging the andirons in a fireplace to hold the logs or the space between them. 'Andirons and grate' refers to the metal supports and frame that hold the logs in a fireplace.
