fire-basket

fire-basket

A fire-basket glows warmly on the stone patio.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A "fire-basket" is a metal or wire container designed to hold burning fuel, such as coal or wood, used for heating or cooking. It typically has a basket-like structure to allow airflow and contain the fire safely.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • They placed the fire-basket in the center of the camp to keep warm. (A container for holding a fire outdoors.)
    • The blacksmith used a fire-basket to heat the iron before shaping it. (A container for holding burning fuel in a workshop.)
Advanced Usage
  • "fire-basket" as a portable hearth: In historical or rural contexts, a fire-basket might be used as a temporary fireplace.
    • During the festival, a large fire-basket was set up in the square for roasting chestnuts. (A portable container for an open fire.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Fire basket (n): an alternative spelling (often two words) with the same meaning.

    • The fire basket was filled with dry logs. (A container for burning wood.)

  • Basket (n): a container made of woven material, but in "fire-basket," it refers to a metal or wire structure.

    • The fire-basket is not woven like a traditional basket; it is made of wire mesh. (A structural comparison.)
Synonyms

  • Brazier: a metal container for holding burning coals or charcoal, often used for heating.

    • The brazier served the same purpose as a fire-basket in the open-air market. (A synonym for a similar device.)

  • Fire pan: a shallow metal pan used to contain a fire, sometimes interchangeable with fire-basket.

    • The fire pan was simpler than the fire-basket but less efficient for airflow. (A similar container.)
Related Idioms
  • No direct idioms: "fire-basket" is a specific technical term and does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions.
Phrasal Verbs
  • No phrasal verbs: "fire-basket" is a noun and does not form phrasal verbs.