forestones

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A form of forestone — A piece of cast-iron which lies across the hearth with its ends resting between the keystones, and which can be moved toward the front or back of the hearth as required. It is a part of the small rectangular furnace called the "ore-hearth," used in the smelting of lead.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of forestone
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