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tongs

5 entries found.

Main Entry:
tongs 
          Listen to the pronunciation of tongs
Pronunciation:
\ˈtäŋz, ˈtŋz\
Function:
noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Etymology:
Middle English tonges, plural of tonge, from Old English tang; akin to Old High German zanga tongs and perhaps to Greek daknein to bite
Date:
before 12th century
: any of numerous grasping devices consisting commonly of two pieces joined at one end by a pivot or hinged like scissors


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