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PRONUNCIATION OF FIREDOG

firedog  [ˈfaɪəˌdɒɡ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIREDOG

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Firedog is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FIREDOG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

firedog

Andiron

An andiron is a horizontal iron bar upon which logs are laid for burning in an open fireplace. They are usually used in pairs to build up a firedog, sometimes called a dog or dog-iron, intended to hold logs above the hearth in order to improve air circulation for better burning. In older eras andirons were used as a rest for a roasting spit; and sometimes included a cup-shaped top to hold porridge. The earliest andirons were forged from wrought iron.

Definition of firedog in the English dictionary

The definition of firedog in the dictionary is either of a pair of decorative metal stands used to support logs in an open fire.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIREDOG


bandog
ˈbænˌdɒɡ
bird-dog
ˈbɜːdˌdɒɡ
birddog
ˈbɜːdˌdɒɡ
bulldog
ˈbʊlˌdɒɡ
coondog
ˈkuːnˌdɒɡ
coydog
ˈkɔɪˌdɒɡ
fogdog
ˈfɒɡˌdɒɡ
hangdog
ˈhæŋˌdɒɡ
hopdog
ˈhɒpˌdɒɡ
hot-dog
ˈhɒtˌdɒɡ
lapdog
ˈlæpˌdɒɡ
overdog
ˈəʊvəˌdɒɡ
seadog
ˈsiːˌdɒɡ
sheepdog
ˈʃiːpˌdɒɡ
sundog
ˈsʌnˌdɒɡ
underdog
ˈʌndəˌdɒɡ
wardog
ˈwɔːˌdɒɡ
watchdog
ˈwɒtʃˌdɒɡ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIREDOG

firebox
firebrand
firebrat
firebreak
firebrick
firebug
firecracker
firecrest
fired up
firedamp
firedragon
firedrake
firefang
firefight
firefighter
firefighting
fireflies
firefloat
fireflood
firefly

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIREDOG

attack dog
black dog
Canaan dog
chili dog
consumer watchdog
Eskimo dog
eye dog
French bulldog
German shepherd dog
gun dog
hot dog
Newfoundland dog
Polish Lowland sheepdog
Portuguese water dog
put on the dog
search dog
shepherd dog
top dog
water dog
working dog

Synonyms and antonyms of firedog in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «firedog» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIREDOG

Find out the translation of firedog to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of firedog from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «firedog» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

firedog
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

firedog
570 millions of speakers

English

firedog
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

firedog
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

firedog
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Firedog
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

firedog
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

firedog
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chenet
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Firedog
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

firedog
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

firedog
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

firedog
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Firedog
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

firedog
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

firedog
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फॅशनॉग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ocak ayağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Firedog
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

firedog
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Firedog
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

firedog
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Firedog
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

firedog
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Firedog
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

firedog
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of firedog

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREDOG»

The term «firedog» is regularly used and occupies the 84.817 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREDOG» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «firedog» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «firedog» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about firedog

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIREDOG»

Discover the use of firedog in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to firedog and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Mission Canyon: An Evan Delaney Novel
The angel fund lists another investment as going to Firedog.'' I took the printout and started reading. Adam hovered by my shoulder. I saw the entry on the spreadsheet: Firedog . . . $500,000. He said, ''The money never got to Firedog.
Meg Gardiner, 2008
2
PC Mag
BUYING GUIDE TECH SUPPORT SERVICES firedog Computer Tune-Up, $129.99; on-site, dropoff, fractional hourly service available O O O O O IT' The support team at firedog, Circuit :4: I,“-: City's answer to Best Buy's better:-lu known Geek ...
3
Thus Spake Zarathustra:
Thus spake I before the firedog: then did he interrupt me sullenly, and asked: " Church? What is that?" "Church?" answered I, "that is a kindofstate, and indeed themost mendacious. Butremain quiet, thou dissembling dog! Thou surely knowest ...
Friedrich Nietzsche, 2014
4
Good to Great to Gone: The 60 Year Rise and Fall of Circuit City
In fall2006, three years afterBest Buy,Circuit City launched its response: Firedog. Asthe2007 Annual Report explained: Firedog services include in-store and in- home 353 354 PC services, available through Circuit City's morethan 600 ...
Alan Wurtzel, 2012
5
Creative Compounding in English: The Semantics of ...
8.3.1 Constraining in action: firedog According to Mary Ellen Ryder (1994: 84), a process that is called "constraining" affects the language user when a new compound is formed, which means that already existing compound patterns influence ...
Réka Benczes, 2006
6
Venom, De Havilland Venom and Sea Venom: The Complete History
CHAPTER. FIVE. 'FIREDOG'. OPERATIONS. IN. MALAYA. Following the Second World War the BritishreoccupiedMalaya and in April 1946 introduced the Malayan Unionwithamorecentralised government and equal voting rights for allraces.
David Watkins, 2013
7
Schlepper
Dear Mayor Torres: I visited the firehouse on Temple Street in class from Norman S. Weir School. I felt like crying when I found out there was no firedog or mascot at the firehouse. We found out that firedogs can smell smoke before people can.
Clara R. Maslow, 2011
8
Re-creations: Visualizing Our Past
This may also involve experimental archaeology in trying to re-create lost production processes. FIREDOGS AND SMITHS In 1852 an Iron Age firedog with 'ox-head' terminals was found on its side, with a large stone at each end, in a peat bog ...
Mark Redknap, 2002
9
Animals in Celtic Life and Myth
The most spectacular of these is the Capel Garmon firedog from North Wales ( figure 5.13), with its magnificent horns and elaborate and fanciful manes. The Capel Garmon find32 was clearly a very precious object: indeed, recent experiments ...
Miranda Green, 2002
10
fosebook: smokestack
8. firedog wish firedog curls by the brazen grate; his fur is gnurled and verdigris, his claws seek soot to dig in; his green snout, loving, is hard and cold. firedog clanks when he lies down; and he's almost always lying down getting warm on one ...
Flowers O'Sulfur, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIREDOG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term firedog is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Mishicot's Riverfest entertainment lineup released
... machinery on display; appearances by Smokey the Bear, Sparky the Firedog, and Crime Dog McGruff; and the Mighty East Twin Duck Race. «Herald Times Reporter, Jul 15»
2
The Rollins and Kershaw Show: Phillies 0, Dodgers 5
But that's okay, though. The Phillies franchise didn't record it's 30th win until it's second year in existence. Thisisfine.firedog.jpg. G'night folks. «The Good Phight, Jul 15»
3
Nearly half of apprentices over 25
Almost half the apprentices entering the logistics industry are over the age of 25, figures from research and marketing agency Firedog – the ... «Motor Transport, Jun 15»
4
Mishicot summer events in full swing
... car club show, a big parade at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday and appearances by Smokey the Bear, Sparky the Firedog and Crime Dog McGruff. «Herald Times Reporter, Jun 15»
5
Hamden to host Summer Solstice Food Truck Festival
Among the confirmed food vendors at press time are: DiSorbo's Bakery, Elm City Kettle Corn, Firedog, Sugar Bakery, Four Flours, Fryborg, ... «Post-Chronicle, Jun 15»
6
Celtic Connection presents magical realm for families
There was Sparky the Dragon arriving from Hamilton in morning to stay for the day; Robert 'Greenman' Hood and Sparky the Firedog arriving in ... «Peterborough Examiner, Jun 15»
7
Moonlight Movie! Muppets Most Wanted
Kasey the Firedog, The Muncie Animal Shelter volunteers with pups to pet, rain barrel and recycling demo, activities and idea for how you can be a community ... «Muncie Voice, May 15»
8
Evergreen Park Kids' Health Fair Kicks Off Wednesday
Teddy bear check-ups, big truck displays, Zumba, helicopter tours and Sparky the firedog featured at free kids' health fair on May 20. «Patch.com, May 15»
9
Idealism drives the People's Republic of Music in White Center
... Republic of Music" now under construction in White Center at the corner of 112th SW and Ambaum Blvd. SW. in what was once the Firedog ... «Westseattleherald.com, May 15»
10
Sons of American Legion, Elks sponsor bike safety rodeo
The Mohawk Police Department and Sparky the Firedog will be on hand to offer safety tips. There will be soda, hot dogs and Stewart's ice ... «Herkimer Evening Telegram, May 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Firedog [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/firedog>. Apr 2024 ».
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