Long Tom

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A "long tom" is an inclined, narrow box set stationary with a constant stream of water entering at the upper end.

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Another plan used and a better and faster method, was to use what they called the long tom.

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Moving two of the nine-pounders across the deck, and cutting ports for them in the bulwarks, he brought five guns, in addition to his famous "long tom," to bear on the enemy.

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Then the dirt can be treated in pans or long toms.

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Here we found two men at work with a "long tom"—a Mr. Fernay and a Mr. Bloat.

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