tongs

UK
/tɒŋz/
US
/tɔŋz/
tongssubstantiv
tongs
Pl.
Plural-only countable noun; denotes a gripping tool.
Übersetzungen
She lifted the ice cubes with a pair of tongs.
Она подняла кубики льда щипцами.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
клещиобычно о кузнечных или мощных захватных приспособлениях
Definitionen
A tool consisting of two long arms joined at one end, used for seizing, holding, or manipulating objects, especially when they are hot or hard to reach.
She lifted the ice cubes with a pair of tongs.
tongsubstantiv

tongs

Pl.

tongs
Pl.
UK
/tɒŋ/
US
/tɔŋ/
Übersetzungen
He used tongs to pick up the hot coals.
Он использовал щипцы, чтобы поднять горячие угли.
Definitionen
A tool used for gripping and lifting objects, typically consisting of two long arms connected at one end.
The chef used a pair of tongs to flip the steaks on the grill.
A projecting part of a machine or tool that resembles a pair of tongs.
The machine's tongs carefully picked up the delicate glassware.
An association or secret society of Chinese immigrants in North America, originally formed for mutual support and protection.
Rival tongs often clashed over control of Chinatown districts in the late 19th century.
tongverb

tongs

tonged
Präteritum
tonged
Partizip Perfekt
tonging
Gerundium
UK
/tɒŋ/
US
/tɑːŋ/
Übersetzungen
She tonged the salad with precision.
Она захватывала салат с точностью.
Definitionen
To lift, move, or handle something using a pair of tongs.
She tonged the hot coals to rearrange them in the fireplace.
tongadjektiv
Definitionen
Relating to or associated with Chinese secret societies known as tongs.
The tong conflicts of the era were marked by violence and intrigue.
tongeigenname
Definitionen
A Chinese surname.
Dr. Tong will be lecturing on traditional medicine tomorrow.