draw-tongs

A technician uses draw-tongs to tighten a cable.

Definition

draw-tongs (noun, plural form; usually treated as plural)

• A type of tool used in metalworking: "draw-tongs" refers to a specialized pair of tongs or pincers used to grip and pull wire or metal rods through a drawplate, typically in the process of wire-drawing or reducing the diameter of metal.

Usage Examples

• (The tool grips the metal securely during the wire-drawing process.)
• (The tool provides a firm hold for precision work.)

Advanced Usage

• "to work with draw-tongs": to perform the act of drawing metal using this specific tool.
  • The artisan worked with draw-tongs to create uniform wire for jewellery. (The tool is essential for consistent results.)

Variants and Related Words

• Draw-vice (noun): a similar or alternative tool used for gripping metal during drawing, sometimes used interchangeably with "draw-tongs."
  • The mechanic preferred a draw-vice for heavier rods. (A drawing vice is a related variant.)

Synonyms

• Drawing tongs: an alternative name for the same tool.
• Wire-drawing tongs: a more specific term, emphasizing the tool's use in wire-making.

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