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__Anvil:__ An anvil is a tool used by blacksmiths to forge their tools. They are often made of steel and are a very important part of a blacksmith's forge. The anvil is important in this poem because it shows how much the speaker knows about his trade.

__Jamb Definition:__ []

A jamb is one of the sides of a doorway. It is important to understand what this means because it is really hard to understand what is happening in the poem if you don't understand the the blacksmith is leaning against the doorway and looking outside.

__Bellows:__ Bellows are used to force air into the fire in a blacksmith's forge, allowing him to heat his fire to temperatures high enough to work the metal.



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