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tongs

/tɑŋz/ /tɒŋz/ /tɔŋz/

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noun

Examples :

"I used the tongs to flip the hot dogs on the grill. "

utensil item thing

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(by extension) A large scissors-like two-piece center-hinged forged-iron implement with oval-loop handles and with pointed tips turned inward (in the same plane as and perpendicular to the handles) to facilitate lifting and carrying a block of ice. Often called ice tongs.

Examples :

"The delivery man used ice tongs to carefully lift the large block of ice and carry it into the restaurant's kitchen. "

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noun noun

An instrument or tool used for manipulating things in a fire without touching them with the hands.

Examples :

"Using tongs, the chef carefully moved the hot pizza out of the oven. "

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noun noun

A Chinese secret society or gang.

Examples :

"During the San Francisco Gold Rush era, several tongs fought for control of the city's gambling dens. "

group organization culture history society

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noun noun

The flexible muscular organ in the mouth that is used to move food around, for tasting and that is moved into various positions to modify the flow of air from the lungs in order to produce different sounds in speech.

Examples :

"The child used their tongue to taste the sweet strawberry jam. "

organ body physiology anatomy linguistics language human

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noun noun

This organ, as taken from animals used for food (especially cows).−

Examples :

"cold tongue with mustard"

"cold tongue with mustard"

food animal body organ

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noun noun

(metonym) A language.

Examples :

"He was speaking in his native tongue."

"He was speaking in his native tongue."

language communication

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Speakers of a language, collectively.

Examples :

"The tongs of the debate club argued passionately about the merits of different sports. "

language person group

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noun noun

Voice (the distinctive sound of a person's speech); accent (distinctive manner of pronouncing a language).

Examples :

"His Midwestern tongs were easily identifiable, even over the phone. "

sound language phonetics communication linguistics

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Manner of speaking, often habitually.

Examples :

"My sister has a particular tongs when she talks about her art projects—she uses very descriptive words. "

language style communication

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(metonym) A person speaking in a specified manner (most often plural).

Examples :

"The politician's tongs, known for their fiery rhetoric, captivated the audience. "

person language communication

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noun noun

The power of articulate utterance; speech generally.

Examples :

"My sister's excellent tongues allowed her to easily persuade our parents. "

communication language ability

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Discourse; fluency of speech or expression.

Examples :

"The politician's tongs were impressive; she spoke so eloquently about the new tax plan. "

language communication

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Discourse; fluency of speech or expression.

Examples :

"The student's teacher praised her excellent tongs, noting how easily she expressed her ideas in class. "

language communication

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noun noun

Honourable discourse; eulogy.

Examples :

"At the memorial service, the speaker offered a moving tongs about the deceased teacher's dedication to her students. "

literature language

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noun noun

(often in the plural) Glossolalia.

Examples :

"During the religious service, some people spoke in tongues, an experience also known as glossolalia. "

religion language

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noun

In a shoe, the flap of material that goes between the laces and the foot (so called because it resembles a tongue in the mouth).

Examples :

"He loosened the laces of his new sneakers to better adjust the tongs against the top of his feet. "

appearance part wear

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noun noun

Any large or long physical protrusion on an automotive or machine part or any other part that fits into a long groove on another part.

Examples :

"The car's engine had several metal tongs that fit into grooves on the frame for extra support. "

part machine technical

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noun

A projection, or slender appendage or fixture.

Examples :

"The lobster's large claw had a set of tongs that could easily crush a shell. "

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noun noun

A long, narrow strip of land, projecting from the mainland into a sea or lake.

Examples :

"The island's narrow tong extended far into the lake, providing a popular spot for fishing. "

geography place nature

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noun noun

The pole of a vehicle; especially, the pole of an ox cart, to the end of which the oxen are yoked.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully attached the oxen to the heavy cart's tongs. "

vehicle agriculture part

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noun

The clapper of a bell.

Examples :

"The bell's loud clang was caused by the heavy metal tongs. "

sound utensil bell-ringing

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noun noun

An individual point of flame from a fire.

Examples :

"I used tongs to flip the steak on the grill. "

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noun noun

A small sole (type of fish).

Examples :

"The fisherman caught several small tongs, a type of fish. "

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noun noun

A short piece of rope spliced into the upper part of standing backstays, etc.; also, the upper main piece of a mast composed of several pieces.

Examples :

"The sailboat's mast had several sections, and the tongs were the topmost part. "

nautical sailing technical item

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noun

Examples :

"The basket was woven from tongs, creating a sturdy container for carrying fruit. "

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noun noun

A division of formation; A layer or member of a formation that pinches out in one direction.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "The geologist pointed out a tongs of shale, a thin layer that disappeared completely within a few meters of the rock face." "

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verb

To use tongs.

Examples :

"I will tong the hot sausages from the grill to the serving platter. "

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verb

To grab, manipulate or transport something using tongs.

Examples :

"The chef tongs the hot sausages from the grill to the plate. "

utensil device item

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An instrument or tool used for manipulating things in a fire without touching them with the hands.

Examples :

"Maria used the tongs to turn the hot dogs on the grill. "

utensil item thing

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A Chinese secret society or gang.

Examples :

"The local newspaper reported that the tongs were involved in a fight over control of the city's gambling dens. "

group organization history society

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The flexible muscular organ in the mouth that is used to move food around, for tasting and that is moved into various positions to modify the flow of air from the lungs in order to produce different sounds in speech.

Examples :

"The doctor asked me to stick out my tongue so she could check if it was healthy. "

organ body physiology anatomy language phonetics

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This organ, as taken from animals used for food (especially cows).−

Examples :

"The butcher carefully separated the beef tongues from the rest of the meat. "

food animal organ

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(metonym) A language.

Examples :

"Spanish is a different tongue; it's a completely different set of tongs. "

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Speakers of a language, collectively.

Examples :

"The English tongs are working together to improve the school's library. "

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Voice (the distinctive sound of a person's speech); accent (distinctive manner of pronouncing a language).

Examples :

"My grandmother's distinctive voice, with its strong Scottish tongs, made her easy to recognize on the phone. "

sound language communication phonetics linguistics

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Manner of speaking, often habitually.

Examples :

"My brother has a very formal tongs when speaking to teachers. "

language style word communication

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(metonym) A person speaking in a specified manner (most often plural).

Examples :

""The students with helpful comments were the tongs for understanding the lesson." "

person language communication

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The power of articulate utterance; speech generally.

Examples :

"This request contains a misunderstanding. The word "tongs" refers to a tool for gripping and lifting objects, not articulate utterance or speech. Perhaps you are thinking of a different word? "

ability communication language

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Discourse; fluency of speech or expression.

Examples :

"The student's teacher praised her excellent tongs – she spoke so fluently and clearly during the debate. "

language communication ability

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noun

Discourse; fluency of speech or expression.

Examples :

"Her tongs during the debate were impressive; she articulated her points clearly and persuasively. "

language communication

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Honourable discourse; eulogy.

Examples :

"At the school assembly, the teacher delivered a beautiful set of tongs about the late Mr. Smith, praising his dedication to the students. "

language literature

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(often in the plural) Glossolalia.

Examples :

"During the church service, some members spoke in tongues, using a form of tongs. "

religion language theology

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noun

In a shoe, the flap of material that goes between the laces and the foot (so called because it resembles a tongue in the mouth).

Examples :

"My new running shoes have a soft, comfortable tongue. "

wear part anatomy

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Any large or long physical protrusion on an automotive or machine part or any other part that fits into a long groove on another part.

Examples :

"The car's engine had a large metal tong that fit perfectly into a long groove on the transmission. "

technical machine part

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noun

A projection, or slender appendage or fixture.

Examples :

"The plant's delicate, leaf-like tongs helped it to catch the morning dew. "

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A long, narrow strip of land, projecting from the mainland into a sea or lake.

Examples :

"The island's southernmost point is a narrow tongue of land that juts out into the lake. "

geography place

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The pole of a vehicle; especially, the pole of an ox cart, to the end of which the oxen are yoked.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully attached the oxen to the tongs of the old wooden cart before starting his day's work in the fields. "

vehicle utensil agriculture part

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noun

The clapper of a bell.

Examples :

"The church bell was silent; someone had removed the tongs. "

sound utensil bell-ringing

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An individual point of flame from a fire.

Examples :

"The campfire had several bright tongs of orange flame leaping high. "

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A small sole (type of fish).

Examples :

"The chef used tongs, a small fish, for the main course. "

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A short piece of rope spliced into the upper part of standing backstays, etc.; also, the upper main piece of a mast composed of several pieces.

Examples :

"The sailboat's mast was built in sections, and the strong tongs held the upper part together. "

nautical sailing technical part

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noun

Examples :

"The weaver used tongs made of strong reeds to separate the threads on the loom. "

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A division of formation; A layer or member of a formation that pinches out in one direction.

Examples :

"The geologist noted a thin tongue of sandstone, a different formation, in the rock layers. "