tongs in English

noun
1
an instrument with two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things.
ice tongs
noun
1
a Chinese association or secret society in the US, frequently associated with underworld criminal activity.
The struggle for control of these illicit businesses also gave rise to frequent intrigues, violence, and political corruption and to sensational press coverage of the so-called tong wars.
verb
1
collect, lift, or handle (items such as logs or oysters) using tongs.
noun
    pair of tongs

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1. The tongs help prevent paralysis.

2. Using metal tongs, flip the Crullers …

3. Hair waving irons, hair straightening tongs

4. Use tongs instead of a fork.

5. He broke the capsule with his tongs.

6. Electric hair waving irons, electric hair straightening tongs

7. How about dog wellingtons and teabag tongs?

8. She uses tongs to add coals to the fire.

9. She used tongs to put some more coal on the fire.

10. All you need is a pair of hot tongs.

11. The husband and wife were quarreling hammer and tongs.

12. Using a wide spatula and tongs, turn cake carefully.

13. Use tongs to immerse and remove objects from cryogenic liquids.

14. Stainless steel oyster tongs fastened to poles fashioned into a scissor-like device.

15. The Tongs began importing women for prostitution in late 18

16. We also offer ceramic marking ink, Crucible tongs, and Crucible racks

17. We could hear the neighbours going at it hammer and tongs.

18. Flat irons, Electrically heated hair-curlers, hair straighteners, hair curling tongs

19. Then you can either blow dry or use heated rollers or tongs.

20. The fracture of follower tongs holder of pipe pliers is analyzed.

21. We can hear the neighbour going at each other hammer and tongs.

22. 1 He picked up the hot metal with a pair of tongs.

23. We could hear the neighbours going at each other hammer and tongs.

24. The said bone grasping instrument includes a tongs body (1) and an adjustment rod (6).

25. The angel has tongs in one picture but a sword in the other.

26. 3 A pair of tongs clasp the Devil's nose in a firm grip.

27. 2 A tool box, a pair of tongs and a hammer lie on carpet.

28. The couple in the next flat were going at it hammer and tongs all night.

29. 4 She used a pair of tongs to put some more coal on the fire.

30. Remove the lamb shanks with tongs, and when cool enough to handle, remove and shred the meat.

31. Electric hairdressing apparatus (including hair curlers, curling tongs) (excluding hair drying hoods, hair dryers)

32. Then grip the end of your fringe with the tongs and roll it up.

33. Includes: hammer, adjustable wrench, pair of tongs and screwdriver with bits for slotted, cross-headed and Allen screws.

34. Flip the steaks using your tongs, and transfer it back to the oven to Broil …

35. Battery-operated and electric hair curlers, hair tongs, hair brushes, hair straightening irons and hairdryers

36. Step 4 Use tongs to lift molds out of the pan; remove molds from the Crumpets

37. 6 His belly was a crucible, his ribs were a gridiron, and his fingers were tongs.

38. Synonyms for Convulsively include hammer and tongs, intensely, forcefully, strongly, powerfully, enthusiastically, vigorously, fiercely, furiously and violently

39. I was dressed and out of the house in ten long minutes with gas-fuelled hair tongs in my hand.

40. As soon as the Beignets puff up, use tongs or a kitchen spider to gently flip them over

41. 6 I was so ragged and dirty that you wouldn't have touched me with a pair of tongs.

42. They yell, shout and argue. For six hours a night they go at it, hammer and tongs.

43. He loved gardening. He went at it hammer and tongs as soon as he got back from work.

44. His body was torn four times with the red-hot tongs before being subjected to the ultimate punishment.

45. Turn the Blintzes carefully using a spatula and/or tongs, then fry for an additional 1 ½ - 2 minutes

46. 5 He was so ragged and dirty that you wouldn't have touched him with a pair of tongs .

47. Place the exposed board into the tray of developer using plastic tweezers or tongs and agitate the board gently.

48. Turn the Blintzes carefully using a spatula and/or tongs, then fry for an additional 1 ½ - 2 minutes

49. Char the Chiles on the burner grate, turning with tongs (Marcela is a pro and uses her hands!), until blackened all over.

50. Gently add the Chimichanga to the grease seam-side down, and using a pair of tongs, hold it in place for about 15 seconds