Synonyms for firedogs

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fahyuh r-dawg, -dog

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfaɪərˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg

Définition of firedogs

As in andiron : noun metal fireplace support

Example sentences :

I can imagine she might have taken the firedogs, though I can't imagine why.
Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo

A pot of peas was perched on a pair of "firedogs" over the coals of a wood fire in the open fireplace.
Extract from : « Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves » by Work Projects Administration

The white owl glared fiercely with his yellow eyes, and the firedogs fairly snapped their teeth.
Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo

White Owl was wide-awake with staring eyes, but the Firedogs were evidently napping and Lowboy was sound asleep.
Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo

"Hello," said Highboy, and at once Lowboy's eyes opened wide and both the Firedogs growled.
Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo

Up the stairs ran the Cat with the Firedogs after him, up the stairs to the third floor and through the door to the attic.
Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo

On their way to the barn she finally said, "Grandfather, is Grandmother awfully unhappy about the firedogs?"
Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo

But the firedogs are serving the queen in her bedroom and she would have to free them if anyone does.
Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo

He stuck Malay Kris in a loop of his belt, and picked up the firedogs.
Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo

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