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1. n. pl. An instrument, usually of metal, consisting of two parts, or long shafts, jointed together at or near one end, or united by an elastic bow, used for handling things, especially hot coals or metals; -- often called a pair of tongs.
2. n. any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
3. An instrument, usually of metal, consisting of two parts, or long shafts, jointed together at or near one end, or united by an elastic bow, used for handling things, especially hot coals or metals; -- often called a pair of tongs.
4. An instrument, usually of metal, consisting of two parts, orlong shafts, jointed together at or near one end, or united by anelastic bow, used for handling things, especially hot coals ormetals; -- often called a pair of tongs.
5. n:100 n. any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below