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Synonyms for firedogs


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fahyuh r-dawg, -dog
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfaɪərˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg



Définition of firedogs

  • As in andiron : noun metal fireplace support
Example sentences :
  • I can imagine she might have taken the firedogs, though I can't imagine why.
  • Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo
  • A pot of peas was perched on a pair of "firedogs" over the coals of a wood fire in the open fireplace.
  • Extract from : « Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves » by Work Projects Administration
  • The white owl glared fiercely with his yellow eyes, and the firedogs fairly snapped their teeth.
  • Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo
  • White Owl was wide-awake with staring eyes, but the Firedogs were evidently napping and Lowboy was sound asleep.
  • Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo
  • "Hello," said Highboy, and at once Lowboy's eyes opened wide and both the Firedogs growled.
  • Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo
  • Up the stairs ran the Cat with the Firedogs after him, up the stairs to the third floor and through the door to the attic.
  • Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo
  • On their way to the barn she finally said, "Grandfather, is Grandmother awfully unhappy about the firedogs?"
  • Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo
  • But the firedogs are serving the queen in her bedroom and she would have to free them if anyone does.
  • Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo
  • He stuck Malay Kris in a loop of his belt, and picked up the firedogs.
  • Extract from : « The Cat in Grandfather's House » by Carl Henry Grabo

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