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iron chink 
a machine for cleaning and dressing fish, so called because this work was often done by Chinese in the West Coast salmon factories.
- 1913 In the salmon canneries the introduction of a machine called the "Iron Chink", for cleaning and cutting the fish has made a great economy in the cost of labor.
- 1926 . . . garnering the silver harvest of the sea for the insatiable maws of the "Iron Chinks" at the Sliam cannery.
- 1963 [Advert] Fishing company requires qualified iron chink operator. Also filling machine operator. Apply to Box 1617, Sun, for interview.
- 1913 In the salmon canneries the introduction of a machine called the "Iron Chink", for cleaning and cutting the fish has made a great economy in the cost of labor.