by the open fire

[Silverobama]

Hi,

What does this sentence mean?


They warmed their hands by the open fire


Can anyone tell me the meaning of "by the open fire"?


Thanks a lot

[freezeframe]

Hi,

What does this sentence mean?


They warmed their hands by the open fire


Can anyone tell me the meaning of "by the open fire"?


Thanks a lot

An open fire is a fire that's not enclosed, like a camp fire.

[SirGod]

*Not a teacher

They started a fire and put their cold hands above the fire to warm up.

[5jj]

An open fire is a fire that's not enclosed, like a camp fire.

It can be indoors: Afternoon Islay Rainbow - Two weeks on Islay in June 2007, Scotland

[Silverobama]

Does it mean "They warmed their hands by closing to a braizer or some heating devices"? Is it possible?


Thanks a lot

[SoothingDave]

No, a fire is a fire. Not an electric heater or a barbecue grill.