noun
- a tool with two hinged arms used for gripping and lifting objects
Usage: usually plural
Examples
- She used tongs to turn the meat on the grill.
- The chef picked up the hot pasta with kitchen tongs.
- He grabbed the ice cubes with a pair of tongs.
- The blacksmith shaped the metal using heavy tongs.
- Use tongs to handle the charcoal safely.
- The salad tongs made serving much easier.