lofting iron
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lofting iron
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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"I think I can take it out," he said, reaching in the bag for a heavy, old-fashioned lofting iron.
From John Henry Smith A Humorous Romance of Outdoor Life by Adams, Frederick Upham
Some of the more common ones are called "driver," "brassie," "cleek," "iron," "mashie," "niblick," "putter," and "lofting iron."
From Outdoor Sports and Games by Miller, Claude H.
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