Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tong
noun
/tɔŋ/
Definition
A tool used for gripping and lifting objects, especially food, consisting of two arms joined at one end.
Examples
- He used a tong to turn the meat on the grill.
- In the kitchen, the chef relied on tongs to serve the salad.
- She carefully selected the cookies with a pair of tongs.
Meaning
A device that operates by squeezing two levers together to hold or lift items.
Synonyms
- clamps
- grippers
- pliers
