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tarry krook

nounsea

short-handled fork for seaweed

A short-handled fork with prongs projecting sideways from the shaft, used to lift, spread and gather seaweed for manure.

Example in use

Gi' me the tarry krook an Ah'll spread the wrack.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/TAR-ee KROOK/

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