branding iron
A 'branding iron' is a traditional tool used primarily in agriculture to mark livestock for identification and ownership.
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Definition
B2Agriculture
(technical)A heated metal tool used to burn a mark onto livestock for identification and ownership.
Example
- The rancher used a branding iron to mark his cattle.
B2General
(technical)A heated metal instrument used to burn a symbol onto an object, such as wood or leather.
Example
- The craftsman used a branding iron to imprint his logo on the wooden furniture.
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