skelp
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noun
1.
a slap, smack, or blow, especially one given with the open hand.
2.
the sound of such a slap or smack.
verb (used with object)
3.
to slap, smack, or strike (someone), especially on the buttocks; spank.
4.
to drive (animals) by slapping or goading them.
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noun
metal in strip form that is fed into various rolls and welded to form tubing.
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skelp1 (skɛlp) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to slap |
| —n | |
| 2. | a slap |
| [C15: probably of imitative origin] | |
| skelp2 (skɛlp) | |
| —n | |
| sheet or plate metal that has been curved and welded to form a tube | |
| [C19: perhaps from Scottish Gaelic sgealb thin strip of wood] | |
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Example sentences
Welded tubular products are made from hot-rolled skelp with square or slightly beveled edges.
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