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Crook-bit tongs

Scope note

Tongs with one straight jaw and one crooked jaw; used by blacksmiths.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300023341

Broader Terms used

<tongs: metalworking tools>

Created

13yrs ago

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