Definitions for tongs

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tongs tongs

Spelling: [tawngz, tongz]

IPA: /tɔŋz, tɒŋz/

Tongs is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 48 anagrams from letters in tongs (gnost).

Definitions for tongs

noun

1. any of various implements consisting of two arms hinged, pivoted, or otherwise fastened together, for seizing, holding, or lifting something (usually used with pair of).
2. tongs.
3. (in China) an association, society, or political party.
4. (among Chinese living in the U.S.) a fraternal or secret society, often associated with criminal activities.

verb (used with object)

1. to lift, seize, gather, hold, or handle with tongs, as logs or oysters.

verb (used without object)

1. to use, or work with, tongs.

Origin of tongs

See origin at tong¹

Examples for tongs

Cook until the underside is a deep golden brown, then flip the grispelle with tongs and brown the other side.

While Pensioner was saying this, he took the tongs and picked a live coal from the fire.

Constance had set to work poking the fire logs with the tongs.

You've just promised me not to, and here you are it, hammer and tongs, under my very eyes.

If it were a Westralian or a Kaffir I would n't touch it with a pair of tongs!

I believe the fellow wears stays, and curls his hair with tongs.

Here is shown a pair of tongs that makes easy work of the job.

He even got up in revival meetin' and laid into it hammer and tongs.

“Yes,” said Mr. tongs, who seemed to think it time to put in his word.

One stands in the wagon and swings the big blocks upward with his tongs.