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tongs

UK/tɒŋz/ US/tɔŋz/ uncommon

noun

1.

any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below

Synonyms

Origin

tong ("tool for manipulating things in a fire") + -s

Phrases

  • curling tongs
  • fire tongs
  • grappling tongs
  • hammer and tongs
  • ice tongs
  • lazy tongs
  • pipe tongs
  • port tongs

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