barking iron
Historically, 'barking iron' referred to both a tool for removing tree bark and, in slang, a pistol.
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Definition
C2Forestry
(obsolete)A tool used to strip bark from trees.
Example
- The lumberjack used a barking iron to prepare the logs for processing.
C2Historical Slang
(dated, slang)A slang term for a pistol, especially used in the 19th century.
Example
- He kept a barking iron in his coat for protection.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "barking iron":
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