fire screen

See fireguard.

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fire screen

1. (Furniture) a decorative screen placed in the hearth when there is no fire

2. (Furniture) a screen placed before a fire to protect the face from intense heat

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fire′ screen`

a screen placed in front of a fireplace for protection.

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Noun

fire screen - a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks)

fireguard

screen - a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame; "they put screens in the windows for protection against insects"; "a metal screen protected the observers"

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