lily iron

noun

A kind of harpoon with a detachable head of peculiar shape, used in catching swordfish.

Meanings

nounlily iron (plural lily irons)

plural lily irons

  1. A kind of harpoon with a detachable head of peculiar shape, used in catching swordfish.
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