🥢Tongs

noun
/tɒŋz/

Meaning

a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

Example Sentences

Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.

Synonyms

pincers, forceps, grippers

Collocations

kitchen tongs, barbecue tongs, salad tongs

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