'fire screen

  • 1fire screen — fire ,screen noun count a screen that you put in front of a fire as a decoration or for safety …

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  • 2fire screen — n. a screen to be set in front of a fire to protect against heat or sparks …

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  • 3fire screen — fire′ screen n. a screen placed in front of a fireplace for protection …

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  • 4fire screen — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms fire screen : singular fire screen plural fire screens mainly American a fireguard …

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  • 5Fire screen — A fire screen began as a form of furniture that acted as a shield between an occupant of a room and the fireplace, and its primary function was to reduce the discomfort of excessive heat radiating from a log fire. Early firescreens usually were… …

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  • 6Fire screen desk — The fire screen desk (also known as a screen writing table) was a very small antique desk meant to be placed in front of a fireplace to keep a user s feet warm while he or she was stationary while writing. This kind of desk was very popular in… …

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  • 7fire screen — noun a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks) • Syn: ↑fireguard • Hypernyms: ↑screen …

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  • 8fire screen — noun a mesh grill placed in front of a fire to prevent sparks escaping. Syn: fire guard …

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  • 9fire screen — noun Date: 15th century a protective screen before a fireplace …

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  • 10fire screen — a screen placed in front of a fireplace for protection, esp. from sparks. [1750 60] * * * …

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