English Explanatory Dictionary

balling-iron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A piece of shaped metal that forces the mouth of an animal to stay open.

Word forms

balling-iron balling-irons

Etymology

Named for its original use in forcing open the mouth of an animal for balling.

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