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tongs

DEFINITIONS OF: tongs

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

Synonyms:
pair of 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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