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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A mesh screen around a fire to prevent sparks or falling embers.
2. 2
   a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks) wordnet
3. 3
   a narrow field that has been cleared to check the spread of a prairie fire or forest fire wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

fire screenfire screenairplane spotterarguscharleychimney

Etymology

From fire + guard.

Related phrases

as much use as a chocolate fireguard

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