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pinking iron

noun

a tool for perforating, or for notching or scalloping the edge of fabric, leather, etc.

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Origin of pinking iron

First recorded in 1755–65

Words nearby pinking iron

Pink Floyd, pink-footed goose, pink gin, Pinkham, pinkie, pinking iron, pinking shears, pinkish, pink lady, pink noise, pin knot
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