Synonyms for
Tong
Definition
a tool consisting of two arms joined by a hinge, used for gripping and lifting things
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- kitchen tong
- barbecue tong
- serving tong
- meat tong
- sugar tong
- ice tong
- food tong
- salad tong
Word family
noun tong
Usage note
Primarily used as a noun referring to a tool for grasping and lifting. Can also be used as a verb, though less common.
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Example sentences
- The chef used tongs to flip the steak on the grill.
- My mom used tongs to pick up the dirty socks from my room.
- My dad used tongs to pull out the weeds from the garden.
- The blacksmith used tongs to hold the hot metal.
- I used tongs to pick up the ice cubes from the tray.
Quotes
'I'm gonna get the tongs and singe your eyeballs.' - John McClane
'I was doing some work with tongs once, and a fellow asked me if I was blacksmithing. I said, 'No, I'm tonging.' - Daniel Day-Lewis
'My mom is convinced that tongs are the most important tool in the kitchen. She has a dozen pairs.' - Gwyneth Paltrow