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tongs
[ tawngz, tongz ]
/ tɔŋz, tɒŋz /
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noun (usually used with a plural verb)
any of various implements consisting of two arms hinged, pivoted, or otherwise fastened together, for seizing, holding, or lifting something (usually used with pair of).
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Origin of tongs
see origin at tong1
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tongs
/ (tɒŋz) /
pl n
a tool for grasping or lifting, consisting of a hinged, sprung, or pivoted pair of arms or levers, joined at one endAlso called: pair of tongs
Word Origin for tongs
plural of Old English tange; related to Old Saxon tanga, Old High German zanga, Old Norse tong
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