Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tongs
noun
/tɔŋz/
Definition
A tool used for gripping and lifting objects, typically made of two hinged arms that act like levers.
Examples
- She used tongs to carefully lift the hot bread from the oven.
- The chef demonstrated the proper way to use tongs while frying.
- He reached for the tongs to serve the salad at the dinner table.
Meaning
Tongs are implements designed to grasp, hold, or manipulate items, often used in cooking, serving, or handling hot or fragile objects.
Synonyms
- gripper
- clamp
- forceps
