tongs

[tawngz, tongz]

noun

(usually used with a plural verb)

1. any of various implements consisting of two arms hinged, pivoted, or otherwise fastened together, for seizing, holding, or lifting something (usually used withpair of ).

tongs

/ tɒŋz /

plural noun

1. Also called: pair of tongs. a tool for grasping or lifting, consisting of a hinged, sprung, or pivoted pair of arms or levers, joined at one end

Word History and Origins

Origin of tongs¹

tong ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of tongs¹

plural of Old English tange; related to Old Saxon tanga, Old High German zanga, Old Norse tong