hog scraper
Originally a tool for removing bristles from pigs, the term "hog scraper" also refers to a type of candlestick with a similar shape.
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Definition
C1Butchery
(historical, technical)A tool used to remove bristles from the skin of a pig after it has been scalded.
Example
- The butcher used a hog scraper to clean the pig after the scalding process.
C2Antiques
(historical)A type of candlestick with a cylindrical base and adjustable height, named for its resemblance to the butchering tool.
Example
- The antique shop had a hog scraper candlestick on display.
Similar
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