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hoop iron ExamplesWord Origin noun
- iron in the form of thin strips for bonding masonry, holding barrels together, etc.
Origin of hoop iron First recorded in 1810–20 Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019 Examples from the Web for hoop iron Historical Examples of hoop iron
“No, but look here,” cried Dyke, pointing to the great piece of hoop-iron.
George Manville Fenn
I next manufactured a spoon and knife combined from a bit of hoop-iron.
John McElroy
To avoid the necessity for nailing to the wall, get two pieces of hoop-iron about 11⁄2 in.
John D. Sutcliffe
There is as great a demand for hoop-iron here as for tobacco at Port Moresby.
James Chalmers
I carried a satchel, which had beads and hoop-iron in it; they tried to get it.
James Chalmers
