the fireplace was so large you could walk inside it
he laid a fire in the hearth and lit it
the hearth was black with the charcoal of many fires
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Fireplace — A fireplace is an architectural element consisting of a space designed to contain a fire, generally for heating but sometimes also for cooking. The space where the fire is contained is called a firebox or firepit; a chimney or other flue allows… … Wikipedia
fireplace — [fīr′plās΄] n. 1. a place for a fire, esp. an open place built in a wall, at the base of a chimney 2. a masonry structure or metal frame with a grill for outdoor cooking over an open fire … English World dictionary
Open Kitchen Kakurega — (Yamanakako,Япония) Категория отеля: 2 звездочный отель Адрес: 401 0501 Яманас … Каталог отелей
Fireplace — Fire place , n. The part a chimney appropriated to the fire; a hearth; usually an open recess in a wall, in which a fire may be built. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fireplace — /fuyeur plays /, n. 1. the part of a chimney that opens into a room and in which fuel is burned; hearth. 2. any open structure, usually of masonry, for keeping a fire, as at a campsite. [1645 55; FIRE + PLACE] * * * Opening made in the base of a… … Universalium
Fireplace mantel — Chimneypiece and overmantel, about 1750 V A Museum no. 738:1 to 3 1897 Fireplace mantel or mantelpiece, also known as a chimneypiece, originated in medieval times as a hood that projected over a grate to catch the smoke. The term has evolved to… … Wikipedia
fireplace — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ big, enormous, great, huge, large, massive ▪ small ▪ open ▪ … Collocations dictionary
open — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} verb 1 door, window, box, etc. ADVERB ▪ fully, wide ▪ She opened all the windows wide to let some fresh air in. ▪ gingerly ▪ Fred opened the box gingerly and peered inside … Collocations dictionary
open fire — verb start firing a weapon (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑fire • Derivationally related forms: ↑fire (for: ↑fire), ↑firing (for: ↑fire) … Useful english dictionary
fireplace — noun Date: 1669 1. a framed opening made in a chimney to hold an open fire ; hearth; also a metal container with a smoke pipe used for the same purpose 2. an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire • fireplaced adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
