There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun beak-iron. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

The meaning of BEAKIRON is bickiron.

Beak-iron definition: The <a>taper</a> end of an <a>anvil</a>; also, a <a>bickern</a>.

Sep 27, 2024 · The taper end of an anvil; also, a bickern. This page was last edited on 27 September 2024, at 12:44. Definitions and other text are available under the Creative …

beak-iron (English) Origin & history Corrupted form of bickern. Noun beak - iron (pl. beak - iron s) The taper end of an anvil; also, a bickern. Translations

We found one dictionary that defines the word beak-iron: General (1 matching dictionary) beak-iron: Wiktionary

Label TextKnown as a "bick" or a "beak" iron, this anvil-like tool's strange name evolved from an earlier term meaning that it had two "horns" or "beaks." With one squared and one rounded beak, it was especially useful for forging circular objects like barrel hoops and chain links. It's heavy construction, with an octagonal post, fluted collars, and substantial bolster reflect this bick iron's ...

Meaning of Beak-iron: The taper end of an anvil; also, a bickern. This definition of the word Beak-iron is from the Wiktionary dictionary, where you can also find the etimology, other senses, synonyms, antonyms and examples.

beakiron (English) Origin & history From bickern. Noun beakiron (pl. beakirons) A bickern; a bench anvil with a long beak, adapted to reach the interior surface of sheet metal ware; the horn of an anvil.

A bickern; a bench anvil with a long beak, adapted to reach the interior surfaces of sheet metal ware; the horn of an anvil. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English