Gal-iron is an Australian colloquial shortening of 'galvanized iron' — the corrugated zinc-coated steel sheeting that was for decades the go-to roofing and fencing material across rural and suburban Australia. If you picture a classic Aussie shed, farmhouse, or backyard fence, there's a good chance gal-iron is involved. The term is a perfect example of Australian vernacular efficiency, chopping a technical product name down to something punchy and practical.
Dad spent the weekend nailing gal-iron sheets onto the new chook shed out back.
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(Australia, colloquial) Galvanized iron.
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