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Tongs
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What's The Definition Of Tongs?
[n] any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
Synonyms | Synonyms for Tongs: pair of tongs Related Terms | Find terms related to Tongs: See Also | coal tongs | device | fire tongs | ice tongs Tongs In Webster's Dictionary \Tongs\, n. pl. [OE. tonge, tange, AS. tange; akin to D.
tang, G. zanga, OHG. zanga, Don. tang, Sw. t[*a]ng, Icel.
t["o]ng, Gr. da`knein to bite, Skr. da[~n]i[,c], da[,c].
[root]59. Cf. {Tang} a strong taste, anything projecting.]
An instrument, usually of metal, consisting of two parts, or
long shafts, jointed together at or near one end, or united
by an elastic bow, used for handling things, especially hot
coals or metals; -- often called a {pair of tongs}.
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