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A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.
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How do you use andiron in a sentence?
The left side andiron has melted!
What is half a pairat in a fireplace?
andiron
What is the root word for andiron?
The root word for "andiron" is "ander" which means "long iron rod" in Old French.
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 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 seven letter word that starts with a and ends with n?
andiron
What is a fireplace log holder called?
The log holder is an andiron.
What is an andiron used for?
An andrion is a metal supports for logs in a fireplace.
What are some furniture starting with A?
Arm chair, armoire, army cot, or andiron.
What kind of dog has four legs but never runs?
An andiron, a crampon, and two constellations.
What seven letter word begins with n and ends with a?
andiron
What is the best metal for a fireplace andiron?
Cast iron. Not affected by high temps as steel is affected.
