lofting iron
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lofting iron
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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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.
"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
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