Gold Rush Vocabulary

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noun a type of heavy-duty water pump used in mining

adjective describing something as being long and tubular in shape

  • The long tom is a type of heavy artillery used in military operations.
  • I heard they're bringing out the long tom for target practice today.
  • Check out that long tom over there, it's massive!
  • His words hit me like a long tom, leaving a lasting impact on my emotions.