andiron
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and·iron
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Definition of andiron
: either of a pair of metal supports for firewood used on a hearth and made of a horizontal bar mounted on short legs with usually a vertical shaft surmounting the front end
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Pride would sift into you as the door swung slowly open to reveal a foyer full of silver vases teeming with flowers and a large fireplace, its bold brass andirons supporting fat crackling pine logs. — Whitney Tower, Town & Country, "I Can't Get No Satisfaction," 5 Feb. 2014 Spheres from Areo and white bronze Robert andirons from Lyle and Umbach create a shimmering still life in the nonworking fireplace. — Sarah Yang, House Beautiful, "Top Pin of the Day: A Purple Holiday Mantel," 10 Dec. 2013 Classic pieces like elegant Sheraton armchairs stand side by side with folk art that wouldn’t be out of place in a Southern Gothic horror film, not to mention all the wildly eclectic andirons. — Katie Kiefner, Vogue, "Is This Old Southern Town the Next Brooklyn?," 31 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'andiron.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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andiron
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English Language Learners Definition of andiron
: either one of a pair of metal supports that hold the wood in a fireplace
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andiron
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and·iron
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Kids Definition of andiron
: one of a pair of metal supports for firewood in a fireplace
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