Tongs

usgb/tɑːŋz/
noun

A tool that you use to pick up or hold small objects, made of two long parts connected at one end.

She picked up the ice cube with tongs and added it to her drink.
Visual representation of "tongs" - A tool that you use to pick up or hold small objects, made of two long parts connected at one end.

Often appears as...

  • ice tongs
  • fireplace tongs
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Varied Uses

Tongs can be used for multiple purposes, not just cooking or handling food.

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He used tongs to rearrange the coals in the campfire.
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Material Matters

Tongs can be made of different materials like metal, plastic, or bamboo, often based on their use.

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She preferred using silicone-tipped tongs to avoid scratching her non-stick pans.
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Common Pairing

Tongs are often paired with other kitchen tools like spoons or spatulas.

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After searing the steak with tongs, he used a spoon to baste it.
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