pair of tongs
pair of tongs · pairs of tongs
A tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers,…A tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.
Meaning
1 sensesA tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.
More definitions
- any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
Forms
plural: pairs of tongs| Singular | pair of tongs |
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