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andiron |
one of a pair of metal structures that holds logs in a fireplace. |
chimney |
a hollow, upright structure above a fireplace or furnace that carries smoke upward and to the outside. |
fender |
a low metal guard in front of a fireplace. [1/2 definitions] |
fireplace |
a brick or stone space in a room for making fires. A fireplace has a chimney, which keeps smoke from building up inside the room. |
fireside |
the area near a fireplace. |
grate1 |
a frame of metal bars that holds the fuel in a furnace, stove, or fireplace. [1/2 definitions] |
hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it. [1/2 definitions] |
mantel |
a frame around the sides and top of a fireplace. [2 definitions] |
master bedroom |
the largest bedroom in a home, or one with a special feature such as a fireplace or attached bathroom. A master bedroom is usually used by adults and not children. |
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