pair of tongs

Other forms: pairs of tongs

Definitions of pair of tongs
  1. noun
    any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
    synonyms: tongs
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    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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