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tongs
[ tawngz, tongz ]
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 ).
tongs
/ tɒŋz /
plural noun
- a tool for grasping or lifting, consisting of a hinged, sprung, or pivoted pair of arms or levers, joined at one end Also calledpair of tongs
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tongs1
plural of Old English tange; related to Old Saxon tanga, Old High German zanga, Old Norse tong
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