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Meaning of the word tongs in English

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tongs

US /tɑːŋz/
UK /tɒŋz/
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Plural Noun

a device with two long arms joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

Example:
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She used the tongs to serve the salad.
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He grabbed the hot coals with the fireplace tongs.
Synonym:
pincers forceps grippers
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