1. Plural of fireguard; protective barriers or screens placed in front of a fireplace or stove to prevent people (especially children) from touching hot surfaces or falling into the fire.
Usage: Common in British English; also called fire screens or safety gates in American English.

Examples

• The parents installed fireguards around the fireplace to keep their toddlers safe.
• Modern fireguards are designed to be both functional and decorative.
• She adjusted the fireguards before lighting the fire in the living room.
• Fireguards are essential safety equipment in homes with young children.
• The metal fireguards protected the family from accidental burns.