hoeftang

Definitions of hoeftang
  1. noun
    any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
    synonyms: tang
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    types:
    ijstang
    tongs for lifting blocks of ice
    type of:
    apparaat, hulp, hulpje, hulpmiddel, toestel, utiliteit
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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