Definition 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.

Exact synonyms: Pair Of Tongs
Generic synonyms: Device
Specialized synonyms: Coal Tongs, Fire Tongs, Ice Tongs
Language type: Plural, Plural Form

Definition of Tongs

1. n. pl. An instrument, usually of metal, consisting of two parts, or long shafts, jointed together at or near one end, or united by an elastic bow, used for handling things, especially hot coals or metals; -- often called a pair of tongs.

Definition of Tongs

1. tong [v] - See also: tong

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tongs

tone poem
tone system
tone up
tong
tonga
Tonga
Tongan
Tongan monetary unit
tongas
tonged
tonger
tongers
tonging
tongman
tongmen
tongs (current term)
tongster
tongsters
tongue
tongue
tongue-fish
tongue-flower
tongue-in-cheek
tongue-lashing
tongue-shaped
tongue-shaped
tongue-swallowing
tongue-tie
tongue-tie
tongue-tied

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