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live coals

noun as in embers

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In the summer the air is like that of a furnace, and the bare red mountains glow like heaps of live coals.

Upon the cover of the pan was then placed more live coals, and the whole covered with turf well tamped down.

Another filled his mouth with live coals from a brazier, and walked around blowing out sparks.

As the climate is cold, they put a chafing-dish with live coals under every plate and dish to keep them warm.

I poked the fire with a stick, turning up masses of live coals and clouds of white ashes.

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On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to live coals, such as: ash(es), brand, cinders, clinkers, coals, and firebrand.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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