iron ring

English

Etymology

A Canadian engineering iron ring

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.

Noun

iron ring (plural iron rings)

1. (Canada, engineering) 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.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see iron,‎ ring.

Coordinate terms

• astronaut wings
• pilot's wings
• ranger tab
• steel ring (U.S. engineer's finger ring, modeled after the Canadian version)

 

Translations

ring signifying a Canadian engineer

• French: anneau de fer martelé

French

Etymology

A Canadian engineer stainless steel iron ring

Borrowed from English iron ring.

Noun

iron ring m (plural iron rings)

1. (Canada, engineering) iron ring; Synonym of anneau de fer martelé

   Synonyms: anneau de fer martelé, anneau de fer

See also

• anneau de fer martelé on the French Wikipedia.Wikipedia ^fr