hoop iron

American  

noun

1. iron in the form of thin strips for bonding masonry, holding barrels together, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of hoop iron

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

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hoop iron

Iron is used in the form of rods, 1/2-inch in diameter, or of nails, or of hoop iron.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

“Tell them, Meetuck,” said the captain, “that I know they have stolen two pieces of hoop iron and a tin kettle, and ask them why they were so ungrateful as to do it.”

From The World of Ice by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

A piece of hoop iron is bent to a ring, that will fit over the cylinder, and riveted.

From The Hawaiian Islands Their Resources, Agricultural, Commercial and Financial by Hawaii. Dept. of Foreign Affairs

He then tried the bit of hoop iron, which would not strike fire at all; and after that the back of the axe, with no better success. 

From The Coral Island A Tale of the Pacific Ocean by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

The cost of the work, not including the old hoop iron or the old lumber used in forms, was as follows:   Item.

From Concrete Construction Methods and Costs by Gillette, Halbert Powers