What is "tongs" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 14-07-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does tongs mean in English? Meaning of tongs definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "tongs" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "tongs": any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below

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  • Meaning: any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
  • Synonyms: pair of tongs tongs
  • Hyponyms: coal tongs fire tongs ice tongs
  • Hypernyms: device
  • Synonyms:

    pliers, forceps,

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    tongs in English: tongs
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