fireguard
/ˈfaɪərˌɡɑrd/
noun
- A protective screen or mesh placed in front of a fireplace to prevent sparks or embers from escaping and causing a fire.
- Make sure the fireguard is in place before you leave the room.
- We bought a metal fireguard to keep the logs from rolling out of the fireplace.
- The old fireguard was rusty, so they replaced it with a new one.
- A person who watches for and prevents fires, especially in a forest or at a public event.
- Volunteers served as fireguards at the outdoor festival.
- A fireguard stood by the bonfire to make sure no one got too close.
- The park hired a fireguard to patrol the campground during the dry season.