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.

tongnoun

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

To lift, move, or handle something using a pair of tongs.

She tonged the hot coals to rearrange them in the fireplace.