grappling tongs

noun

Broad-mouthed tongs for gathering oysters.

Meanings

noungrappling tongs pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyBroad-mouthed tongs for gathering oysters.
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APA

grappling tongs. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grappling%20tongs

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Chicago

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