fire screen
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Definition
Noun: 1. A protective screen placed in front of an open fireplace: A fire screen is a piece of furniture, often made of metal, mesh, or glass, designed to be placed in front of the opening of a fireplace. Its primary purpose is to prevent hot embers, sparks, or logs from rolling out into the room, thereby protecting people, pets, and furnishings from potential fire hazards.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Before leaving the room, she placed the ornate fire screen in front of the glowing embers.
- The antique brass fire screen was both a functional safety device and a decorative piece.
- Modern fire screens are often made of tempered glass, allowing an unobstructed view of the flames while providing safety.
Advanced Usage
- "To draw/put up the fire screen": To position the screen in front of the fireplace, typically when the fire is lit or still smoldering.
- It's important to put up the fire screen whenever the fireplace is in use.
Variants and Related Words
- Fireguard (n): A synonym for fire screen, often implying a simpler or more utilitarian design.
- For the nursery, they installed a sturdy fireguard around the hearth.
- Spark guard (n): A term that emphasizes the screen's function of catching sparks.
- The mesh spark guard effectively stopped the popping embers.
Synonyms
- Fender: While a fender is primarily a low metal frame around a fireplace to hold tools and contain ashes, some designs incorporate a protective screen, making the terms occasionally overlap.
- Hearth screen: A synonym that specifies the screen's location at the hearth.
Related Idioms or Phrases
(This word is a specific object and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)
Noun
- a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks)