fireguard

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Noun fireguard has 2 senses

firebreak, fireguard - a narrow field that has been cleared to check the spread of a prairie fire or forest fire
--₁ is a kind of field
fire screen, fireguard - a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks)
--₂ is a kind of screen

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Fireguard

Description:

A fireguard is a protective barrier designed to prevent accidents and contain fires. It is commonly used to surround fireplaces, stoves, or any open flames in order to create a safe zone and prevent the spread of fire.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

A physical barrier to prevent accidental contact with fire or to contain a fire.
In British English, a fireproof panel used in a fireplace opening to provide insulation from heat.

Usage Examples:

1. My toddler is very curious, so I always place a fireguard around the fireplace to keep her safe.
2. The antique fireplace in our century-old house had a beautiful fireguard made of wrought iron.

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