toggle iron en · NOUN
Etymology
From the resemblance of the pivoted crosspiece to a toggle.
Meanings
- A harpoon with one or more pivoted crosspieces in a mortise near the point to prevent it from being drawn out when a whale, shark, or other animal, is harpooned.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| toggle irons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |