making-iron

Questions

What does making-iron mean?

A tool somewhat like a chisel with a groove in it, used by caulkers of ships to finish the seams after the oakum has been driven in.

How to pronounce making-iron

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “making-iron”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “making-iron”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “making-iron” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.