Sparker (Noun)
Meaning
A wire net to stop sparks from an open fireplace or smokestack.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The homeowner installed a sparker around the chimney to prevent embers from escaping and igniting the surrounding roof.
- The old mansion's fireplace had a beautiful sparker that was both functional and decorative.
- After the recent wildfires, the city required all residents to install a sparker on their wood-burning stoves.
- The sparker on the smokestack was clogged with soot and needed to be cleaned regularly to ensure proper airflow.
- The contractor recommended installing a sparker on the new wood-burning stove to meet local building codes.