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tongs
UK
/tɒŋz/
US
/tɔŋz/
tongs
pl
Plural-only countable noun; denotes a gripping tool.
Translations
She lifted the ice cubes with a pair of tongs.
Она подняла кубики льда щипцами.
Additional translations
Definitions
She lifted the ice cubes with a pair of tongs.
tongs
pl
tongs
pl
UK
/tɒŋ/
US
/tɔŋ/
Translations
He used tongs to pick up the hot coals.
Он использовал щипцы, чтобы поднять горячие угли.
Definitions
The chef used a pair of tongs to flip the steaks on the grill.
The machine's tongs carefully picked up the delicate glassware.
Rival tongs often clashed over control of Chinatown districts in the late 19th century.
tongs
tonged
Past Simple
tonged
Past Participle
tonging
Gerund
UK
/tɒŋ/
US
/tɑːŋ/
Translations
She tonged the salad with precision.
Она захватывала салат с точностью.
Additional translations
Definitions
She tonged the hot coals to rearrange them in the fireplace.
Definitions
The tong conflicts of the era were marked by violence and intrigue.
Definitions
Dr. Tong will be lecturing on traditional medicine tomorrow.