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PAIR OF TONGS

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Pair Of Tongs.

Pair Of Tongs - as a noun

Any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tongs6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12
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Example Sentences

"She used a pair of tongs to pick up the hot coal."
"The chef grabbed a pair of tongs to flip the steak."
"My mother uses a pair of tongs to pick up ice cubes from the tray."
"He used a pair of tongs to extract the toast from the toaster."
"The blacksmith used a pair of tongs to hold the red-hot metal."
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