Difference between Andiron and Dog

What is the difference between Andiron and Dog?

Andiron as a noun is a utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons. while Dog as a noun is an animal, member of the genus canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated for thousands of years; occurs in many breeds. scientific name: canis lupus familiaris.

Andiron

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.

Dog

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An animal, member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated for thousands of years; occurs in many breeds. Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris.A male dog, as opposed to a bitch (a female dog.)A dull, unattractive girl or woman.A man.A cowardSomeone who is morally reprehensible.Any of various mechanical devices for holding, gripping, or fastening something, particularly with a tooth-like projection."A click or pallet adapted to engage the teeth of a ratchet-wheel, to restrain the back action; a click or pawl." (See also: ratchet, windlass)A metal support for logs in a fireplace.A hot dog.UnderdogA foot

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To go after with the intent to catch.To follow in an annoying way, to constantly be affected by.To fasten a hatch securely.To watch, or participate, in sexual activity in a public place, on the pretence of walking the dog; see also dogging.To intentionally restrict labor productivity; to work at the slowest rate that goes unpunished. (Often takes it as object.) Has also been called soldiering or goldbricking.(up) to position oneself on all fours, after the manner of a dog - probably related to doggy style.

Example sentence: A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog.

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