Associations to the word «Andiron»
Noun
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Wiktionary
ANDIRON, noun. A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.
Dictionary definition
ANDIRON, noun. Metal supports for logs in a fireplace; "the andirons were too hot to touch".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.