'Scalping iron' definitions:

Definition of 'Scalping iron'

From: GCIDE
  • Scalping \Scalp"ing\ (sk[a^]lp"[i^]ng), a. & n. from Scalp. [1913 Webster]
  • Scalping iron (Surg.), an instrument used in scraping foul and carious bones; a raspatory.
  • Scalping knife, a knife used by North American Indians in scalping. [1913 Webster]