glue factory en · NOUN
Etymology
From glue + factory, from the former practice of using collagen from horses to make animal glue. First attested in the 18th century.
Meanings
- (with the) A notional place where (usually old or unwanted) horses are sent to be slaughtered or euthanized.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see glue, factory.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| glue factories | Number=Plur | lexicographic |