English noun: pair of tongs | |||
| 1. | pair of tongs (artifact) any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below | ||
| Synonyms | tongs | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | device | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | coal tongs, fire tongs, ice tongs | ||
| Domain usage | plural, plural form | ||