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What is an andiron used for?
An andrion is a metal supports for logs in a fireplace.
What is half a pairat in a fireplace?
andiron
What is an andiron?
An andiron is a horizontal iron bar upon which logs are laid for burning in an open fireplace. They are used to elevate the logs from the floor of the fireplace to improve air circulation for better burning. Andirons also help prevent logs from rolling out of the fireplace.
What is a fireplace log holder called?
The log holder is an andiron.
What is an andiron brass knob?
Brass knob similar to a small doorknob, used to move the andiron (fire-dog or log-rest) on which it is mounted. The andiron is mainly remembered in public consciousness now because of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (1876): Tom was given a brass andiron knob as 'payment' for allowing a friend to whitewash the fence and as it was his most prized possession he gave it to Becky Thatcher (she returned it on discovering he had been 'engaged' to Amy Lawrence!)
What is a fireplace andiron?
A pair of metal supports that hold the logs. In ancient times they were sometimes made of natural stones. The function of andirons (or firedogs) is to provide more air to the fire, so that the fire burns better and more efficently.
What is the meaning of andiron?
A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.
What is the best way to block a fireplace chimney?
cover the top with a piece of metal
What is the metal support used in a fireplace called?
The metal support used in a fireplace is called a "fireplace grate." It is placed inside the fireplace to hold logs and allow airflow for a better burning fire.
How do you use andiron in a sentence?
The left side andiron has melted!
What is the safest kind of fireplace screen?
A safe fireplace screen is made of metal but won't overheat when touched.
Which is the best fireplace mantel configuration at the moment?
I would like to add a mantel to my fireplace. What is the best fireplace mantel configuration available on the market?
