barking iron
(dated, slang) A pistol.
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#1·Apr 26, 2026
(dated, slang) A pistol.
: With this barking iron, the peeler is enabled to thrust forwards by the operation of both his arms, in separating the strong bark of the bodies of the trees
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#2·Apr 26, 2026
(obsolete, especially in plural) A tool used to remove the bark from trees.
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