fire iron

Fireplace poking implement

A fire iron is a metal tool for tending a fireplace or hearth.

The term covers pokers, tongs, shovels, and similar implements used to move logs, stir embers, or remove ash.

A set of fire irons typically stands on a rack beside the fireplace: She grabbed the fire iron and prodded the dying coals.

hearth

poker

Hearth implement for coals

  • tongsHinged grasping utensil
  • shovelTool for moving earth
  • brushBristled cleaning tool

andirons · grate · fender · hearthstone · chimney · embers · coals · ash · logs · flames

forging

blacksmith

Iron-shaping craftsperson

  • anvilMetal-shaping block
  • forgeFurnace for shaping metal
  • hammerTool for striking nails

tongs · furnace · bellows · quenching · tempering · metalworking · smelting · foundry · ironwork · farrier

Categories
Opposites
fire management function

fire ironkindling

Material for starting fires

firewood · fuel · firelighter · tinder · fire starter

fire relationship

fire ironfire extinguisher

Portable flame suppression device

water bucket · fire blanket · sand bucket · fire hose · damper

material composition

fire ironkindling

Material for starting fires

firewood · tinder · wood shavings · bark · paper

Family

fire, iron, fires, fired, firing, fiery, fireman, fireplace, firework

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G