Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by process]
7. [holding and gripping tools]
8. tongs (devices)

Anotations

Scope note:

Carrying tools for moving railroad ties. The jaws are wide enough to engage a tie, the sharpened ends reaching under or into the side of the tie. The arms move away from each other so they automatically clamp when the tool is lifted, and requires two people to handle.