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noun
Any of a set of metal tools kept beside the fireplace, used to keep the fire burning as required. The set usually consists of fire tongs, a poker, a spade, and a brush for the ashes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
One of a set of tools kept on a steam locomotive for a similar purpose.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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noun
metal fireside implements
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: implement
Narrower terms: fire tongs, coal tongs, poker, stove poker, fire hook, salamander, shovel
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