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a screen placed in front of a fireplace for protection, esp. from sparks.[1750-60]
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fire screen
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Fire screen desk — The fire screen desk (also known as a screen writing table) was a very small antique desk meant to be placed in front of a fireplace to keep a user s feet warm while he or she was stationary while writing. This kind of desk was very popular in… … Wikipedia
fire screen — noun a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks) • Syn: ↑fireguard • Hypernyms: ↑screen … Useful english dictionary
fire screen — noun a mesh grill placed in front of a fire to prevent sparks escaping. Syn: fire guard … Wiktionary
fire screen — noun Date: 15th century a protective screen before a fireplace … New Collegiate Dictionary
fire screen — n. protective metal screen placed in front of a fireplace, fireguard … English contemporary dictionary
