1. A pair of metal supports, typically decorative, used to hold logs in a fireplace.
Usage: Usually used in the plural form.; Also called fire dogs.

Examples

• The brass andirons gleamed in the firelight.
• She placed the logs on the andirons before lighting the fire.
• The antique andirons were shaped like lions' heads.
• We bought a new pair of andirons to match our fireplace mantel.
• The cast-iron andirons held the burning wood securely in place.