Andiron vs. Firedog

Andironnoun

A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side

Andironnoun

A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.

Andironnoun

metal supports for logs in a fireplace;

Andiron

An andiron or firedog, fire-dog or fire dog is a bracket support, normally found in pairs, on which logs are laid for burning in an open fireplace, so that air may circulate under the firewood, allowing better burning and less smoke. They generally consist of a tall vertical element at the front, with at least two legs.

Firedognoun

(archaeology) A Bronze Age artifact used in worshipping either bulls or the moon, or as a holder for wooden logs to be used in a fire altar.

Firedognoun

Either of a pair of horizontal metal supports for holding logs in a fireplace.

Firedognoun

A support for wood in a fireplace; an andiron.

Firedognoun

metal supports for logs in a fireplace;