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Definitions of tang

noun
an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components

synonyms: centrifuge, droogzwierder, knijptang, nageltang, nijper, nijptang, pincet, spijkertang, splintertangetje, trektang

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forceps, verlostang
an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)

type of:
instrument
a device that requires skill for proper use
noun
a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws

synonyms: buigtang, draadtang, knipbuigtang, plaattang

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type of:
handgereedschap
a tool used with workers' hands
noun
any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below

synonyms: hoeftang

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ijstang
tongs for lifting blocks of ice

type of:
apparaat, hulp, hulpje, hulpmiddel, toestel, utiliteit
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
noun
a large strong and aggressive woman

synonyms: pin, slang

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Mevr., dame, gleuf, gleufdier, juffrouw, mens, mevrouw, mokkel, mw., tante, vrouw, vrouwmens, vrouwspersoon, wijf, wijfie
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
noun
a person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is thoroughly disliked

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