| Main Entry: | fireplace |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | hearth for burning wood |
Synonyms: |
bed of coals, blaze, chimney, fireside, furnace, grate, hearthside, hob, ingle, inglenook, ingleside, settle, stove |
| Main Entry: | nook |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | corner, cubbyhole |
Synonyms: |
alcove, byplace, cavity, compartment, cranny, crevice, den, hideout, hole, inglenook, niche, opening, quoin, recess, retreat |
| Notes: | the difference between a nook and a cranny is that the nook is a corner and a cranny is a crack |