firedog

Example Sentences

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He liked his firedog so much that he kept on whittling, and by 1922 he was a full-fledged sculptor.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mine's Coal and his is Ember," said the first firedog, "and you can always tell us in this way: If you call me Ember and I don't answer, then you'll know I'm Coal.

From The Cat in Grandfather's House by Grabo, Carl Henry

Mr. Luce noted these signs of belligerency and braced his firedog legs.

From The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul by Day, Holman

"Money won't do it," he said, brushing the iron head of the firedog with the hollow of his hand.

From The Return of the Native by Hardy, Thomas

A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah