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tong


2tong

verb

Definition of TONG

transitive verb
: to take, gather, hold, or handle with tongs <tong oysters>
intransitive verb
: to use tongs especially in taking or gathering something
tong·er \ˈtäŋ-ər, ˈtŋ-\ noun

Origin of TONG

tongs
First Known Use: 1868

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