"fireboard" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fireboards [plural]
Etymology: From fire + board. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fire|board}} fire + board Head templates: {{en-noun}} fireboard (plural fireboards)
  1. A board or screen placed over a fireplace when it is not in use. Synonyms: chimney board, hearthboard
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  2. (Appalachia) A fireplace's mantel. Tags: Appalachia
    Sense id: en-fireboard-en-noun-C2qtC44v Categories (other): Appalachian English
  3. A piece of wood into which a fire drill is spun to create friction.
    Sense id: en-fireboard-en-noun-WMAenFxb

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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