tin dog

tin dog
a) A noise-making device used by a farmer to get sheep or cattle moving. Almost any rough tin container with stones or containers within each other on a wire can be used.[ Some rattle-like devices are made commercially.[ a manufacturer chosen at random. Might be one or two selling into the UK too.
b) Contraction of tinned dog (any unappetizing tinned meat).

Tin Dog, Damper and Dust — title of autobiography by shearer Don Munday


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