| 单词 | fireplate |
| 释义 | > as lemmasfireplate fireplate n. (a) a metal plate that serves to support, enclose, or cover the fire in a fireplace, oven, stove, etc.; (b) a metal plate or screen that acts as a heat deflector or prevents the spread of fire or fumes. ΚΠ 1721 J. Lambert Particular & Inventory Estate of Sir John Lambert p. B/1 Iron and Tinn... Fireshovel, Tongs, Poker, two Gridirons, four Trevets, one Fire-plate [etc.] 1774 Acct. Method securing Buildings (& Ships) against Fire 6 A single fire-Plate under a Crevice in a Floor, or over a Crack in a Ceiling, might have prevented the Fire of London. 1877 Arbitrator Nov. 4/2 The captain, looking about him, caught sight of my cast-iron fire-plates, which people in those days used to build into the back of the hearth. 1952 U.S. Treaties & Other Internat. Agreements III. 777/2 Pipe, fire plates, pieces used in boilermaking, partly worked, and bearings. 2006 Gloucester Citizen (Nexis) 10 Oct. 4 Thieves who stole a fireplate from a home in the Forest of Dean could have put the occupants at risk of inhaling dangerous fumes. < as lemmas |
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