tongs English

Meaning tongs meaning

What does tongs mean?

tongs

— noun any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below

Synonyms tongs synonyms

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tongs English » English

pincers

pliers

forceps

tweezers

nippers

pair of tongs

clamp

tong

pinchers

nipper

wrench

trap

stirrup

shears

scissors

railroad pliers

princers

priest

poker

plyers

pincer clamp

pin

parson

pair of pliers

padre

keeper

gripping device

gripper

grip

grapple

grapnel

finger

elbow

curling tongs

cramp

clips

clip

clench

claw

clamp frame

clamp clip terminal

clam

chopsticks

binder

Topics tongs topics

What do people use tongs to talk about?

Daily life Fire

Tend a fire

• What tools are used to tend a fire?
  poker tongs wick trimmer snuffer

Work and occupation Occupation Working with minerals

Working with metal

• What tools does a blacksmith use?
  hammer anvil tongs forge furnace bellows

Work and occupation Tool

Holding tool

• What tools are used for holding things?
  clamp vise pliers tongs tweezers hot pad