tongs

noun/tɔŋz/

Frequency rank: #15,772 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A tool with two arms joined at one end, used for picking up or holding objects.

Illustration for the English word “tongs”

Example sentence

She used tongs to turn the sausages on the grill.

Synonyms & related words

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