iron ring
nounEtymology 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.
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Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences 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.
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see iron, ring.
- Coordinate terms
- astronaut wings, pilot's wings, ranger tab, steel ring