andiron

/'ændaiən/

andiron is a noun for a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs above the hearth floor. It is a practical object, but it can also be decorative, especially in traditional or antique fireplace settings. In this lesson, you’ll notice why the plural andirons is so common, how the phrase “a pair of andirons” fits natural English, and how related words like firedog and hearth connect to the same scene. Watch the full lesson to place this word clearly in your vocabulary.

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The andirons held the burning logs securely in the fireplace.