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tongs
Definition:
(nou) any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
Phonetic Transcription:
tɒŋz
Examples:
The tongs are held in the palm of a hand in a relaxed pen grasp.
The workpiece is transported to and from the forge using tongs.
To open and close the tongs of the grapple, two cables are used.
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