cramp iron
A 'cramp iron' is a metal device widely used in construction to secure and stabilize materials such as stones and timber.
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Definition
B2Construction
(technical)A metal bar with bent ends used to hold building materials together.
Example
- The workers used a cramp iron to secure the stones in the wall.
B2Masonry
(technical)A metal fastener used to join and secure adjacent stones or blocks.
Example
- The mason inserted a cramp iron to ensure the stability of the stone structure.
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