fire irons

Poker and tongs

Fire irons are the metal tools used for tending a fire in a fireplace or hearth—typically a poker, tongs, shovel, and brush.

They usually hang together on a stand near the fireplace: The brass fire irons gleamed beside the mantel.

hearth

poker

Hearth implement for coals

fender · grate · chimney · mantel · hearthstone · inglenook · hearthrug · screen · bellows · fireguard

components

poker

Hearth implement for coals

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

stand · set · ash bucket · coal scuttle · fireguard · andirons · bellows

stoking

poker

Hearth implement for coals

  • tongsHinged grasping utensil
  • shovelTool for moving earth
  • embersSmoldering fire remnants

kindling · logs · stoke · blaze · flames · coals · ash · charcoal · bellows · glow

warmth

embers

Smoldering fire remnants

radiant heat · fireside · snug · crackling · flickering · comfort · ambiance · inglenook

metalwork

brass

Copper-zinc metal mixture

  • copperReddish-brown metallic element
  • steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
  • forgedMade by smithing, or faked

blacksmith · ironwork · ornate · polished · antique · Victorian · Georgian · decorative · patina · handles

Categories
Opposites
fire management function

fire ironsfire extinguisher

Portable flame suppression device

fire blanket · water bucket · sand bucket · sprinkler system · smoke detector

heat source era/technology

fire ironsthermostat

Automatic climate control device

HVAC system · cooking utensils

Family

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

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