iron ring en · NOUN
Etymology
From being a finger ring made of wrought iron, traditionally explained as being extracted from the debris cleared from the collapse of the Quebec Bridge.
Meanings
- (Canada) The symbol of a Canadian engineer. A faceted stainless steel or iron ring worn on the little finger of the dominant hand, signifying a trained Canadian engineer, awarded in Canada after an accompanying oath of professional conduct, in a private ceremony with dramatic rites.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see iron, ring.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| iron rings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
pilot's wings · astronaut wings · steel ring · ranger tab
Translations (1)
fr anneau de fer martelé (ring signifying a Canadian engineer)