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noun
a mesh grill placed in front of a fire to prevent sparks escaping.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: fireguard
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Broader terms: screen
History
From Middle English fire screnne. By surface analysis, fire + screen.
