[ noun ] metal supports for logs in a fireplace <noun.artifact> the andirons were too hot to touch
Andiron \And"i`ron\, n. [OE. anderne, aunderne, aundyre, OF. andier, F. landier, fr. LL. andena, andela, anderia, of unknown origin. The Eng. was prob. confused with brand-iron, AS. brand-[=i]sen.] A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.
The Post said Tyson, who has said he is manic-depressive, hurled a sugar bowl, a fireplace andiron and chairs through the windows of his home.