red-hot poker

• Barra metálica aquecida até ficar em brasa, usada para queimar ou marcar; também designação comum de plantas do gênero Kniphofia, de altas espigas com flores vermelhas ou alaranjadas.

A metal rod heated until it glows red, often used for burning or branding; also the common name for a flowering plant of the genus Kniphofia, known for its tall spikes of red or orange flowers.

1. Gardening plantB1formal

   A tall, striking garden plant (Kniphofia) with spikes of bright red, orange, or yellow tubular flowers.

   Tritoma

   • The red-hot poker blooms beautifully in the summer garden.
   • She planted several red-hot pokers along the fence.
   • Red-hot pokers attract hummingbirds and bees.

2. Heated metal rodB2formal

   A metal rod that has been heated until it glows red, often used in fireplaces or for blacksmithing.

   Haste de metal em brasa

   • The blacksmith used a red-hot poker to shape the iron.
   • He carefully removed the red-hot poker from the fire.
   • The red-hot poker sizzled when dipped into water.