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tongs
noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction(tongs)
any of numerous grasping devices consisting commonly of two pieces joined at one end by a pivot or hinged like scissors
tongs
verb(tongs)
to take, gather, hold, or handle with tongs
tongs
verb(tongs)
to use tongs especially in taking or gathering something
tongs
noun(tongs)
a secret society or fraternal organization especially of Chinese in the U.S. formerly notorious for gang warfare
tongs
adverb(tongs)
with great force, vigor, or violence
tongs
plural noun(tongs)
a series of jointed and pivoted bars capable of great extension used to pick up or handle something at a distance
tongs
noun(tongs)
a device with a long metal part that is heated to curl hair

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