pairs of tongs

A form of pair of tongs — A tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of pair of tongs
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