firegrate

Hearth's metal frame

A firegrate is the metal framework that holds fuel in a fireplace or furnace, allowing air to circulate beneath for combustion.

The grate keeps logs or coal elevated and lets ash fall through: He raked the coals through the firegrate.

Also spelled as two words: fire grate.

embers

coals

Burned or burning carbon

  • ashCombustion's powdery remains
  • cindersPartly burned coal pieces
  • glowingGiving off steady light

smoldering · charcoal · red-hot · dying · flicker · spark · residual · burnt · raking · clinker

hearth

fireplace

Indoor structure for burning

hearthstone · chimneypiece · andirons · fender · hearthrug · flue · chimneybreast · blower · fireguard · firescreen

warmth

radiant

Emitting light or joy

  • heatTransferred thermal energy
  • glowSteady, soft light
  • toastyComfortably heated

cozy · snug · bask · thermal · fireside · crackling · flickering · ambiance · comfort · winter

metalwork

ironwork

Objects shaped from heated metal

forge · anvil · hammering · bars · grill · lattice · scrollwork · rivets · welding · fabrication

Opposites
fireplace components

firegratechimney

Vertical smoke passage

flue · damper · fireback · mantelpiece · chimney cap

temperature/fire function

firegratefire extinguisher

Portable flame suppression device

ice box · refrigerator · cooling unit · air conditioner · freezer

fire containment vs fire suppression

firegratefire extinguisher

Portable flame suppression device

fire blanket · sprinkler system · smoke detector · fire alarm

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G