Tongs

//tɒŋz//

Word Type

Noun

Verb

Proper Noun

The word "tongs" can be used as noun, verb and proper noun.

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Derived Terms

curling tongs fire tongs grappling tongs hammer and tongs ice tongs lazy tongs pipe tongs port tongs spaghetti tongs

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Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

forceps pair of tongs pincers pliers scissors shears tong tweezers

Related Terms

fingers forceps grips hands ice tongs instrument pincers pliers scissors shears slats spring tong tool touching tweezers

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