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pair of tongs

DEFINITIONS OF: pair of tongs

1

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

Synonyms:
tongs
Types:
coal tongs, fire tongs
tongs for taking hold of burning coals
ice tongs
tongs for lifting blocks of ice
Type of:
device
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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