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Wire-stretch′er.

A tool for straining lightly telegraph or fence wires.

Tool for stretching telegraph-wires.

The instrument is applied by moving it forward upon and against the wire, so as to force the jaws open to receive it; then on pulling the instrument it grasps the wire tightly.

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