brick tong
1 of 1noun/ˈbrɪk tɔŋ/
Forms:brick tongs
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a specialized hand tool used for securely gripping and carrying bricks or blocks during masonry work
A brick tong is a tool used to lift and carry bricks or other masonry materials. It consists of two handles connected to a set of gripping jaws that can be adjusted to hold multiple bricks at once. The tong allows one person to easily lift and move several bricks without having to handle them individually. It is commonly used in construction and masonry work, providing a safer and more efficient way to transport bricks, reducing the risk of injury from carrying heavy loads.
- The worker used the brick tong to lift several bricks at once, making the job much easier.
- The mason relied on the brick tong to carry large quantities of bricks without straining his back.
- To move the bricks from the pallet to the wall, he grabbed the brick tong and secured a few at a time.
- She carefully adjusted the brick tong to ensure it could grip the bricks securely before lifting them.
- After picking up the brick tong, the laborer easily loaded the bricks onto the scaffold.