"fire iron" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fire irons [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fire iron (plural fire irons)
  1. Any of a set of metal tools kept beside the fireplace, used to keep the fire burning as required. The set usually consists of fire tongs, a poker, a spade, and a brush for the ashes. Related terms: slice bar
    Sense id: en-fire_iron-en-noun-ZSnpmhTa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 47 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 52 48
  2. (rail transport) One of a set of tools kept on a steam locomotive for a similar purpose. Categories (topical): Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-fire_iron-en-noun-iI0J21tx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 47 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 52 48 Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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