fire iron

noun
UK: /ˈfaɪər ˌaɪən/
US: /ˈfaɪər ˌaɪərn/

  1. A metal tool used for tending a fire, such as a poker or tongs.

    1. He used a fire iron to poke the logs.
    2. The antique fireplace came complete with a set of decorative fire irons, adding to its charm.

Synonyms

poker tongs
fire iron verb

  1. To hit, strike, or attack with a fire iron or similar tool.

    1. The blacksmith fire iron the hot metal.
    2. He used his skills to expertly fire iron the metal, shaping it into a useful tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "fire iron" is /ˈfaɪər ˌaɪən/ in British English and /ˈfaɪər ˌaɪərn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fire iron": poker, tongs.

Example usage of "fire iron": "He used a fire iron to poke the logs.". More examples on the page.