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pair of tongs in British English (pɛəʳ əv tɒŋz) noun another name for tongs (tɒŋz) plural nouna tool for grasping or lifting, consisting of a hinged, sprung, or pivoted pair of arms or levers, joined at one end Also called: pair of tongs Word origin plural of Old English tange; related to Old Saxon tanga, Old High German zanga, Old Norse tong Examples of 'pair of tongs' in a sentencepair of tongs He did not touch the face of the pictures but used a pair of tongs from the desk drawer to separate them.Lift them out with a pair of tongs and immediately.Unfortunately, it takes more than a pair of tongs.A poker, a pair of tongs and a little brush.Pile the noodles on to warm plates using a pair of tongs and rest the trout on top.She held a chipped enamel bucket in one hand and a long pair of tongs in the other.But the three most useful things are a decent pair of tongs, a temperature probe for foolproof 'doneness' testing and a 'chimney'.Yes, the last time you picked up a pair of tongs, it was a disaster.Alternatively, using a pair of tongs, hold the prepared peppers over a naked gas flame, turning constantly until the skin is blackened and blistered. |