pipe-tongs

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noun An implement used by pipe-fitters in screwing together lengths of pipe, or in unscrewing lengths previously screwed together or united by screw-threaded pipe-fittings.

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At length I heard the clang of iron on the doorstep, and looking out, saw that Addison had returned and thrown down the pipe-tongs.

When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine 1887
"But I shall have to go borrow the blacksmith's wrench and pipe-tongs."

When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine 1887
The pipe-tongs and wrench were needed to turn the couplings.

When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine 1887
"Now get out the wrench and pipe-tongs," said Addison.

When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine 1887
Other old-time pipe-tongs were in the form of lazy-tongs.

Home Life in Colonial Days Alice Morse Earle 1881
Hanging on a nail alongside the tobacco drawer, or shelf, would usually be seen a pipe-tongs, or smoking-tongs.

Home Life in Colonial Days Alice Morse Earle 1881
A companion of the pipe-tongs on the kitchen mantel was what was known as a comfortier -- a little brazier of metal in which small coals could be handed about for pipe-lighting.

Home Life in Colonial Days Alice Morse Earle 1881