Tongs
A metal instrument consisting of two legs joined together at one end by a pin, on which they work loose, and by means of which an object may be grasped. Used in the smithy, forge, steel and brass foundries, etc. See LIFTING-TONGS.
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A metal instrument consisting of two legs joined together at one end by a pin, on which they work loose, and by means of which an object may be grasped. Used in the smithy, forge, steel and brass foundries, etc. See LIFTING-TONGS.