pig bed

pig bed

n.
A bed of sand in which pigs of iron are cast.
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pig bed

n
(Metallurgy) a bed of sand in which pig iron is cast
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Noun1.pig bed - mold consisting of a bed of sand in which pig iron is cast
pig
cast, mold, mould - container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
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