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Word: Fireboard
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 18th century. From fire + board
Definition:
A board or screen used to cover a fireplace; a chimney board. In early use also: a fireguard.
Definition:
A type of board capable of withstanding heat; a fireproof or fire-resistant board.
Definition:
A piece of wood on which a fire drill is used to start a fire by friction.
Definition:
A ledge or shelf above a fireplace; a mantelpiece.
