make v / making iron

make v When the caulking was finished the men went along the seams with another iron, very similar to the caulking iron, but very blunt at the edge of the blade. Its purpose is to flatten out the oakum in the seams and to set it down firmly. This tool is called a making iron. PRINTED ITEM DNE Sup [I...

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Language:English
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English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
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Summary:make v When the caulking was finished the men went along the seams with another iron, very similar to the caulking iron, but very blunt at the edge of the blade. Its purpose is to flatten out the oakum in the seams and to set it down firmly. This tool is called a making iron. PRINTED ITEM DNE Sup [I suspect this term is widespread] G. M. Story WK OCT. 16 1987 Used I and Sup Not used Not used making vbl n

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