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单词 tongs
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tongs /tongz/

plural noun
  1. A gripping and lifting instrument, consisting of two legs joined by a pivot, hinge, or spring
  2. Curling tongs
ORIGIN: OE tang, tange; ON töng, Ger Zange

tong-test ammeter noun (elec eng)

An AC ammeter and current transformer combination whose iron core can be opened and closed round a cable

tong1 /tong/

noun

A Chinese guild or secret society, particularly one associated with organized crime

ORIGIN: Chin (Cantonese)

tongˈster noun (informal)

A member of a tong

tong2 /tong/ (orig and esp US)

transitive verb

To hold, pick up, manipulate, curl (hair), etc using tongs

intransitive verb

To use tongs

ORIGIN: tongs
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