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- Dictionaryfire·place/ˈfī(ə)rˌplās/
noun
- 1. a place for a domestic fire, especially a grate or hearth at the base of a chimney: "Tess cleared the ashes from the fireplace"
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A fireplace or hearth is a structure made of brick, stone or metal designed to contain a fire. Fireplaces are used for the relaxing ambiance they create and for heating a room. Modern fireplaces vary in heat efficiency, depending on the design. Historically, they were used for heating a dwelling, cooking, and heating water for laundry and domestic uses. A fire is contained in a firebox or fire pit... Wikipedia