dog iron

dog iron
noun
1. South & Midland : andiron
2. : a short bar of iron having its ends bent at right angles for use as a cramp or joggle (as to hold together timbers or stones)
3. : a short bar of iron with an eye at one end for driving or fitting into a timber or stone to hold it or lift it

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South Midland and Southern U.S.
an andiron.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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