English Expression · Intermediate
horse iron
A large calking iron
Pronunciation: say horse iron
Meaning
A large calking iron.
Example
The shipwright used a horse iron to drive oakum into the seams of the wooden hull.
The shipwright used a horse iron to drive oakum into the seams of the wooden hull.
Practice tips
- Practice horse iron out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.